HSmomof2 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) nm Edited September 30, 2017 by Bethany Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Could she have had strep lately? Might be worth a ped's visit to check for PANDAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Could she have had strep lately? Might be worth a ped's visit to check for PANDAS. She hasn't been sick at all this fall/winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 At 9, with no previous issue with stuttering, I would be concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I would get her checked. I've heard of a boy who did this when he was a bit older, but it all cleared up when his voice finally deepened. But, that's not what's happening here. Get her checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I'm wondering if it is at all like a tic. My dd has had a few tics off and on (verbal--throat clearing, non-verbal--blinking, neck stretching). If it's something similar, the instructions are to not worry, try to ignore them, they usually go away on their own. But I agree that it's worth checking in with her doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 My friends dd has something like this last year, when she was 8. However it progressed and affected more than just her speech. At the hospital they found out her brain was having seizures. As soon as they put her on anti seizure medicine she was fine. They don't know the cause; they thought possibly due to a virus. But she still takes the meds. I would probably have her checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) nm Edited September 30, 2017 by Bethany Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks, I agree she should be checked....she'll be nine in a couple weeks and has her yearly checkup scheduled the day after her birthday. I would call your doctor and describe the symptoms and ask him if waiting a couple weeks is reasonable or if she should come in earlier. If it is neurological in origin (ie seizures or something), I would think they would want to address that as soon as possible and it would likely mean a referral and figuring that time in, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I would call your doctor and describe the symptoms and ask him if waiting a couple weeks is reasonable or if she should come in earlier. If it is neurological in origin (ie seizures or something), I would think they would want to address that as soon as possible and it would likely mean a referral and figuring that time in, too. I agree with Laurie. Ask anyone on this board....I am one to wait and hold out before going to the doctor or hospital. To the point that I get on some people's nerves, but I *think* I would at least call and ask since that sounds neurological, BUT ultimately you have to trust your mommy sense on these things. Mommy sense is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alef Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 This son of a friend developed a stutter around age twelve and it turned out to be Tourette syndrome. Treatment has helped a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I would have her checked out. Given the changes in speech and the history of headaches, I would ask for a consult with a peds neurologist. Might be nothing but for one dd the headaches were actually seizures and seizures worsen her fluency. I would try not to make a big deal about it right now though in front of dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I agree with Ottakee. I'd work on getting her seen ASAP while being careful to not add to her stress level. The sudden onset of stuttering following a season of headaches would be concerning to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I would call and speak to a nurse. I bet they'll move her well-child check up and get her in right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Stuttering sometimes runs in families -- it did in mine. I can tell you my experience. My stuttering began when I was about in second grade, and everyone made such a big deal about it, that I became very self-conscious about it. It became a lot harder to overcome, I believe, as a result. My son began stuttering when he was younger than that, and though I had him meet with a speech therapist, I didn't tell him who that person was or why he was meeting with him. I can't remember what I told him, actually! :) In the end, it just came and went, and I was glad I never said anything. Maybe if we had made a big deal about it, he would have become self-conscious about it and would have thought about it so much, that it would become more difficult to overcome. Because of my experiences, I'd let it ride for awhile and not make a big deal of it. You said your daughter's headaches are much better, so as long as she doesn't have any other symptoms, I'd wait it out for awhile. I wouldn't bring it up with her at all. Make sure you give her plenty of time to speak, and don't interrupt or make her feel hurried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) nm Edited September 30, 2017 by Bethany Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 There is also developmental stammering or stuttering. My son's good friend has a developmental stutter. His sister had the same thing, but it stopped when she was three. She suddenly started stammering and it lasted for a few weeks and went away. It was a sign of increased mental development. Her mouth literally could not keep up with her brain. Now, her brother has the same thing but it comes back at times when he is growing or developing a lot. Right now he is a 5th grader and it is fairly pronounced. It had not been seen in years. His mom recently commented that obviously 5th grade is a more challenging year for him than second, third or fourth, lol. When he is very excited he almost always stammers, just a bit, in the most endearing way. He has been evaluated many times by SLPs both through the school and privately and they all come to the same conclusion. It is developmental and it is a sign of growth or stress and it will go away on its own. But, if she is noticing it, if she is asking about it, then it is a really good idea to take that seriously and I am glad you called the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I would insist on being seen immediately, no matter for the nurse says (without making it a big deal in front of DD). My cousin's stuttering was the first sign of a brain tumor (he was in his 50's, though.) I'm sure there are many relatively benign reasons for stuttering, especially if it runs in the family, but it is not something I'd gamble with. If it is something serious, you wouldn't want to wait for 2 weeks. I hope it is nothing :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Given the family history of stuttering I wouldn't be as concerned but with the severe headaches earlier that makes me think it is still worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You can make a phone call or send a letter to the doctor prior to your appointment to share your observations, family history of stuttering, questions and/or concerns so that won't need to be all spoken in your daughter's presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Oops, dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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