Can temporal lobe seizures cause apraxia of speech

Posted by merrychristmas @merrychristmas, Feb 12 10:34am

I have temporal lobe seizures controlled by meds . I was wondering if could cause apraxia of speech ?

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Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Feb 13 11:29am

Hi @merrychristmas !
I don't think we've connected yet—it's nice to meet you!
I also have temporal lobe epilepsy. From my own experience, I only have difficulty speaking during a seizure and in the post-ictal phase.
Are you experiencing apraxia of speech all the time or only at certain times? I understand you are currently completely seizure-free. Is that right?
And if you're comfortable sharing, what medications are you currently taking?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Chris

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merrychristmas | @merrychristmas | Feb 13 12:36pm

Lamotrigine

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Feb 14 6:28am

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Thank you for this information, @merrychristmas!
Is Lamotrigine controlling your seizures well? I hope so 🙏!
Chris

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merrychristmas | @merrychristmas | Feb 14 4:13pm

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@santosha yes

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Feb 16 4:34am

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@merrychristmas
This is wonderful news that Lamictal is keeping you seizure-free!
As far as I know, Lamictal does not cause apraxia of speech. but can cause aphasia/dysphasia. Some people report word-finding difficulties, stuttering, or needing to slow down their speech.
Have you talked with your doctor about the speech difficulties you're experiencing? Also, are you taking any other medications alongside Lamictal?
Chris

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merrychristmas | @merrychristmas | Feb 16 6:11am

In rare Occassions

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Feb 16 1:41pm

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@merrychristmas
I'm sorry, I didn't quite understand your answer. What do you experience on those rare occasions?
Chris

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merrychristmas | @merrychristmas | Feb 16 2:26pm

Lamictal cause it rare occasions

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Feb 17 4:54am

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Thank you for sharing that, @merrychristmas!
That's new to me regarding Lamictal (lamotrigine) — though I've been on it myself. But as my doctor always reminds me, each of us responds differently, and that's so true!
Have you had a chance to talk to your doctor about this? I'd love to hear what he/she said if you have.
Chris

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absentsenior | @absentsenior | Feb 18 6:02pm

Lamictal caused the same vocal issue with me but it also caused blepharospams. I got off of it for that reason. Vocal hasn't recovered but eyes are much better. Vocal is a common side affects. Eyes are rare but happen