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Nigel:  If  the problems can be linked to medication would that be a
reason to transcend dental medication?  Joe.

Nigel Harland wrote:

>   Hello all,           Since diagnosis way back in '89 my speech has
> become increasingly garbled, to the extent that I now rely heavily on
> my wife to do the speaking for me, and I try to avoid conversations if
> possible. Even the simplest of phone calls stresses me out, not
> knowing whether or not I will be able to make myself understood.The
> problem seems to be linked to my Meds, when I am  at peak medication
> my speech is at its worst, when I am at minimum medication my speech
> is almost back to normal.The situation seemed to get worse after I
> started taking Amitriptyline to help me sleep.I would like to ask the
> following questions.1/ Has anyone experienced similar problems, if so
> do you have any advice or tips on how to improve the situation ?2/
> Several mails lately have mentioned Remeron as an aid to sleeping, has
> this had any adverse effects on speech ?Regards,Nigel ,46 , Present
> Meds ::  Madopar Dispersible, Cabaser, Selegeline, Amantadine,
> Amitriptyline.