Can stuttering be a type of seizure??

Question

I have epilepsy and started stuttering a few weeks ago.The doctor lowed my medication. I have had seizures 5 years.

Answer 1

This information is from the Stuttering Foundation of America:

There are four factors most likely to contribute to the development of stuttering: genetics ( approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also); child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter); neurophysiology ( recent research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language in different areas of the brain than those who do not stutter); and family dynamics ( high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering).

Stuttering may occur when a combination of factors comes together and may have different causes in different people. It is probable that what causes stuttering differs from what makes it continue or get worse.

I have heard of people who never stuttered before starting stuttering after having a stroke. Stuttering is not a type of seizure, but may be a result of one of your seizures.

Answer 2

It's possible that you might have seizures originating from Wernicke's area in the temporal lobe, but I'm not sure how probable that might be. You should certainly let your doctor know. It could also be a result of a change in your brain chemistry rather than seizures.

Answer 3

Stuttering is a speech impediment, not a neurological disorder like epilepsy. Ask your doctor for advice.

Answer 4

The better model to explain stuttering causes is available here: http://theses.lub.lu.se/postgrad/search.tkl?field_query1=pubid&query1=med_1035&recordformat=display