MMR Reaction Stuttering? - Page 2

[hillbilly3]

Yes, exactly the same.  My Grandson got the shots - big lump on his leg and started stuttering.

[stik]

Of course, get it checked out if you are worried - most stutters improve with therapy, it can be addressed.  But it's completely developmentally normal for young children to stutter for a while between ages 2 and 6.  They outgrow it.  In most cases, it's not a meaningful phenomena.  Some kids stutter for longer, or even for life.  On their own, speech impediments are not a big deal. 

[purslaine]

Originally Posted by stik 

Of course, get it checked out if you are worried - most stutters improve with therapy, it can be addressed.  But it's completely developmentally normal for young children to stutter for a while between ages 2 and 6.  They outgrow it.  In most cases, it's not a meaningful phenomena.  Some kids stutter for longer, or even for life.  On their own, speech impediments are not a big deal. 

I agree with everything except the bolded.

Speech impediments beyond the normal developmental period (2-6) are a big deal.

The few teens and adults I have encountered who really stutter (not just stumble over words from time to time) were clearly upset and embarrassed by it.   It can affect the ability to speak in public, which affect the jobs one can do.

[stik]

It can be upsetting and embarrassing, and it does have an impact on the ability to speak publicly. But people with stutters lead normal lives and function well independently. On the grand scale of things that can go wrong with the human brain, a stutter is relatively minor.

[Taximom5]

http://www.anxietyzone.com/conditions/stuttering.html

"Much of what constitutes "stuttering" cannot be observed by the listener; this includes such things as sound and word fears, situational fears, anxiety, tension, shame, and a feeling of "loss of control" during speech. The emotional state of the individual who stutters in response to the stuttering often constitutes the most difficult aspect of the disorder...."

"Stutters can be acquired late in life, usually through a stroke or other brain trauma...". [Well, we know that the MMR can cause brain damage, as per the cases compensated by the US government, so it is not inconceivable that it can cause a stutter. We also know that infants given higher doses of thimerosal have a higher rate of vocal tics, so there may be a causal relationships there as well.]

"In addition to personal feelings of shame or anxiety, outside discrimination is still a significant problem for stutterers. The vast majority of stutterers experience or have experienced bullying, harassment, or ridicule to some degree during their school years, with this trend usually carrying over into the workplace."

[So, if stuttering in some people turns turns out to be a form of vaccine-induced brain damage, yes, it's relatively minor compared with more serious kinds of brain damage. But I would never characterize it as "no big deal."]

"Almost all children go through a stage of disfluency in early speech, but when a child displays signs of a serious stutter, it is wise to seek help, as stutters are much easier to prevent or lessen in their early stages."

[CathyR]

My son received a flu shot on Saturday.  He fell asleep early (6p.m.) and woke up on Sunday stuttering.  It is now Tuesday and he is still stuttering, mostly on his "m" words.  He is 25 months and spoke clearly in sentences before the shot.  I  think it is too much of a coincidence that it happened so extremely the very next day for it not to be related to the vaccination.  Now I am wondering how long it will last.

[Rrrrrachel]

Sorry to hear this! I dot have any advice other than please report it to VAERS (you can report it yourself, you don't have to count on the doctor to do it) and I would get it note on his chart, even if the doctor thinks its unrelated insist!

I hope it stops soon!

[Chicharronita]

Originally Posted by CathyR 

My son received a flu shot on Saturday.  He fell asleep early (6p.m.) and woke up on Sunday stuttering.  It is now Tuesday and he is still stuttering, mostly on his "m" words.  He is 25 months and spoke clearly in sentences before the shot.  I  think it is too much of a coincidence that it happened so extremely the very next day for it not to be related to the vaccination.  Now I am wondering how long it will last.

How scary! Have you talked with you doctor? I agree with Rrrrrachel, be sure to report it to VAERS.

[prosciencemum]

Originally Posted by CathyR 

My son received a flu shot on Saturday.  He fell asleep early (6p.m.) and woke up on Sunday stuttering.  It is now Tuesday and he is still stuttering, mostly on his "m" words.  He is 25 months and spoke clearly in sentences before the shot.  I  think it is too much of a coincidence that it happened so extremely the very next day for it not to be related to the vaccination.  Now I am wondering how long it will last.

Definitely report it to VAERS. It's there to collect these stories and allow researchers to follow up. 

It may also be helpful to know that stuttering is not uncommon in young children and usually resolves itself with no problem. There may be a mothering board on stuttering (or speech development). You can also quickly find information online about stuttering in young children.

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/stuttering

http://www.stammering.org/pre-school.html

[CathyR]

Hi,  

My 25 month old son received a flu shot on Saturday, fell asleep by 6, and woke up stuttering on Sunday.  Did you do anything to follow up on it?  How long did the stuttering last?  Thanks

[Chicharronita]

If you don't get good answers from your doctor, you all may want to get in touch with a lawyer site like VaccineInjuryHelpCenter.com.