Speech problems are common among people living with MS. They can happen at any stage and may range from mild to severe. New technology and speech therapies can improve your ability to communicate.
Many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience speech issues.
With MS, you can develop persistent speech difficulties, or you might have speech problems that come and go. You may find your speech is slurred, your voice isn’t as strong, or you have challenges talking because your chest feels weak.
Scanning speech, which is characterized by an irregular speech rhythm and long pauses, is common in multiple sclerosis.
Speech issues may happen during any stage of MS, but not everyone experiences them.
With MS, you can have persistent speech problems all the time, or you may have trouble speaking whenever you feel tired, or you might have speech problems only when you have an MS exacerbation.
Keep reading to learn what causes speech problems with MS and what you can do to manage this aspect of the condition.
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