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What Causes Slurred Speech And Weakness In The Legs?

CONCERN #1 THE NERVES ON THE SPINE, L5 AND S1 ARE NARROWING, THERE IS NO PAIN, PHYSICAL THERAPY DOES NOT HELP. wHAT CAN I DO FOR TREATMENT. NEURO SURGEON SAID SURGERY WILL NOT HELP. I AM CONSTANTLY FALLING DOWN. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET BETTER? CONCERN #2 ALONG WITH THE CONCERN ABOVE, MY SPEECH HAS BECOME SLURRED, I HAVE HAD A MRI, CAD SCAN, EEG, ALL SHOW NORMAL, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.
Tue, 4 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It is understandable to be concerned. If the imaging has not shown any structural reason for the slurred speech, you may want to consider seeing a speech therapist for assessment and treatment.

The main concern with narrowing of the areas of the spine is pain and neurological symptoms.

If you are not currently having symptoms then treatment mainly consists of monitoring but if symptoms are present and surgery is not an option then you may need to consider medication.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Slurred Speech And Weakness In The Legs?

Hi, It is understandable to be concerned. If the imaging has not shown any structural reason for the slurred speech, you may want to consider seeing a speech therapist for assessment and treatment. The main concern with narrowing of the areas of the spine is pain and neurological symptoms. If you are not currently having symptoms then treatment mainly consists of monitoring but if symptoms are present and surgery is not an option then you may need to consider medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.