Tuesday, December 3, 2013

PD Journey ~ Speech

Interesting stuff happens when you have Parkinson's Disease--and everyone's symptoms are unique.

I stuttered badly for most of my life until I was in my 50's.  Then, through love and courage and an I-Really-Don't-Care attitude, I became a non-stutterer, which was wonderful!

Now, I am beginning to stutter again, and this time I can blame it on my PD, which is in the brain and can appear in so many different ways.  It has also affected my pronunciation a teeny bit, and my singing voice.  So my wonderful Nurse Practitioner, Linda Anderson, who specializes in movement disorders, has referred me to a speech therapist.  I see her on Monday, December 9th.  This speech therapist has a great deal of background in PD, for which I am grateful.

I'll let you know.  A new step in my journey!
PD Journey