TMJsucks
04-21-2008, 11:33 AM
I was diagnosed with TMJ 6 months ago and I'm currently being treated. My most annoying symptom is my decline in speech and voice. My voice seems raspy at times, deeper, and I slur my words sometimes, heck sometimes my throat feels so tight I can barely get the words out. I hate this. :(
Can everyone describe what you experience with their speech and voice so I don't feel as alone? No one around me understands what I'm experiencing and literally it's so isolating and depressing. :(
Thank you.
Can everyone describe what you experience with their speech and voice so I don't feel as alone? No one around me understands what I'm experiencing and literally it's so isolating and depressing. :(
Thank you.
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allison3tkb
04-28-2008, 05:43 PM
Hi, I have noticed that my s's do not sound right. Sounds like I slur any word that ends in a S. I think it could be one or two things or both. Jaw out of alignment, tounge hits teeth differently on certain words. OR it could be muscular, tounge just might be reacting slower than normal. My biggest worry with my tmd right now is how much my face has changed. My temples are sunken in and my cheek bones are very pronounced, not swollen but bone is visible. Scary when your appearance starts to change. I agree with you TMJ sucks.
blu
05-09-2008, 04:55 PM
Although I am new to this board, I am not new to TMJD. I have suffered with this for over 5 years and I am currently undergoing treatment (week 7). However, the title of your post alerted me - I am a speech-language pathologist. If you are having voice or articulation changes, I would recommend a visit to the ENT. TMJD affects each patient differently; however, these changes that you have mentioned are concerning to me from a professional point of view. Ask your dentist or PCP for a referral and get checked out. You want to make sure that any changes that your body is undergoing for treatment is not adversely affecting your voice or speech production. You also want to be sure that there is not something else going on in your system that may be the root of the problem. Good Luck to ALL!
allison3tkb
05-10-2008, 09:33 AM
Hi my speech problems have gotten better. I think that "TMJsucks" has a harder time with voice and speech changes than I do. I am curious about your treatment. What are you doing now? Has it helped you? Are you wearing a upper or lower splint? Have your teeth moved a lot or just a little? Has pain went away? Sorry for so many questions but I am going through treatment too and am awaiting for my lower appliance to be made. I will get it on May 28. Thank you for responding ! Allison
jorgepl22
05-13-2008, 03:24 PM
Hey ,
I have exactly the same symptoms as you and it's completely depressing! The most annoying thing is that nobody seems to understand it.
Are there days when you feel much better and can get words out much more freely? I think the last time I felt really great was about 3 months ago but that was only for a few days.
Im getting braces and an operation to align my jaw, but I'm really not sure whether this will solve the problem.
It's just so hard to talk and I find myself changing words all the time. So for example, rather than say, "im going to sleep" before saying it i think its much easier to say" im going to bed" and thats what i do, otherwise it's just such an effort to say a word like "sleep".
My name is Jorge btw, hopefully hear from you soon.
I have exactly the same symptoms as you and it's completely depressing! The most annoying thing is that nobody seems to understand it.
Are there days when you feel much better and can get words out much more freely? I think the last time I felt really great was about 3 months ago but that was only for a few days.
Im getting braces and an operation to align my jaw, but I'm really not sure whether this will solve the problem.
It's just so hard to talk and I find myself changing words all the time. So for example, rather than say, "im going to sleep" before saying it i think its much easier to say" im going to bed" and thats what i do, otherwise it's just such an effort to say a word like "sleep".
My name is Jorge btw, hopefully hear from you soon.
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05-13-2008, 05:05 PM
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dognut
06-01-2008, 09:29 PM
Hello: I am new to all of this and new to tmjd. I went to an een&t dr because of persistent hoarseness; she was useless. I am being treated now for tmjd and found that hoarseness is one of a multitude of symptoms (of about thirty seems I have at least 28). Lately I also seem at times not to be able to say a word correctly, it comes out slurred. Dognut
CaydenJ
06-02-2008, 06:16 AM
I was diagnosed with TMJ 6 months ago and I'm currently being treated. My most annoying symptom is my decline in speech and voice. My voice seems raspy at times, deeper, and I slur my words sometimes, heck sometimes my throat feels so tight I can barely get the words out. I hate this. :(
Can everyone describe what you experience with their speech and voice so I don't feel as alone? No one around me understands what I'm experiencing and literally it's so isolating and depressing. :(
Thank you.
My throat feels like it's being choked by my lower jaw (which it is) so my voice actually sounds higher than it use to. Sometimes it's shrillish and more throaty like I have to force it out. I hate it as well. My speech isn't as pronunciated as it use to be and my s's aren't crisp. I almost sound drunk and when I sing, I can't reach the lower ranges I use to be able to reach. Don't feel too bad because you're not alone.
Can everyone describe what you experience with their speech and voice so I don't feel as alone? No one around me understands what I'm experiencing and literally it's so isolating and depressing. :(
Thank you.
My throat feels like it's being choked by my lower jaw (which it is) so my voice actually sounds higher than it use to. Sometimes it's shrillish and more throaty like I have to force it out. I hate it as well. My speech isn't as pronunciated as it use to be and my s's aren't crisp. I almost sound drunk and when I sing, I can't reach the lower ranges I use to be able to reach. Don't feel too bad because you're not alone.