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Coatbridge, UK

Hi I find that my speach becomes slurred as if i have been drinking and some times my eyes loose focus and takes time for them to focus again I was just wondering if this happens to anyone else 😯

July 16, 2017
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Members connected over shared experiences with slurred speech and vision issues, with many confirming that these symptoms happen to them as... Read more

Members connected over shared experiences with slurred speech and vision issues, with many confirming that these symptoms happen to them as well, often described as feeling like they've been drinking or struggling to be understood by family and friends. Several members pointed to potential causes, including fibromyalgia-related muscle weakness affecting the eyes and tongue, medication side effects during the adjustment period, or nerve and muscle issues in the face and neck, with one member finding relief through special prism lenses prescribed by an optician. A recurring theme was the importance of seeing a doctor to rule out serious causes, resting when symptoms flare up, and recognizing that overexertion or certain triggers like alcohol can make these symptoms worse.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I find when I over do it , I slur , my vision messes up , I think plunk my butt on the couch and rest a while.

July 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

My family sand friends will say what did you just say? I will tell them and then they say I was not talking clearly.

July 16, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Omg yes I stutter my words, and I can't eat or drink anything with out wearing it to lol. I'm pretty sure it's bc the nerves and muscles in the face and neck and tongue are going crazy sometimes

July 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes Nanas said I'm going to see doc was just wondering if anyone else has this problem to I don't think it serious cause i had MRI done last year and was clear but better safe than sorry thankyou xx😘

July 16, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes drinking does effect the fibro. Can't sleep and break out in nite sweats . not really worth drinking. My eyes do not focus when I m in a flare.

July 19, 2017

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