Odd things including speech incoherence?!


Question: NB: I am on Abilify for schizophrenia.
I can type fine on computers, but when I talk, I talk somewhat incoherently; my sentences come out in strange orders quite a lot, or I just talk rubbish. Even teachers have looked at me oddly when I've answered questions. I've lost my emotions. I have become really clumsy. Sometimes my motor co-ordination gets so bad that I can't even make coffee. There are times during the day when I'm attacked with a sudden rush of tiredness and bad muscle weakness, which usually results in me (if I'm at home) sleeping for 15 minutes, or (if I'm at school) going to the school nurse.
I was looking through a microscope in biology, and I found that my eyes move independently. They shift in all sorts of directions, very annoying as I kept having to move my head to see through the narrow eyepiece.
I've become much more restless than before.
And every night, when I'm supposed to be asleep, I might as well be on acid (hallucinations and similar).
What is happening? odd


Answers: NB: I am on Abilify for schizophrenia.
I can type fine on computers, but when I talk, I talk somewhat incoherently; my sentences come out in strange orders quite a lot, or I just talk rubbish. Even teachers have looked at me oddly when I've answered questions. I've lost my emotions. I have become really clumsy. Sometimes my motor co-ordination gets so bad that I can't even make coffee. There are times during the day when I'm attacked with a sudden rush of tiredness and bad muscle weakness, which usually results in me (if I'm at home) sleeping for 15 minutes, or (if I'm at school) going to the school nurse.
I was looking through a microscope in biology, and I found that my eyes move independently. They shift in all sorts of directions, very annoying as I kept having to move my head to see through the narrow eyepiece.
I've become much more restless than before.
And every night, when I'm supposed to be asleep, I might as well be on acid (hallucinations and similar).
What is happening? odd

Sounds like some of the things are symptoms of schizophrenia itself and some may be from the medication. One of the key features is odd speech, I've heard it called 'word salad' or sounding as though your sentences have been through the blender.
If you are new onto this medication, it may be that it is beginning to work, and as a result you are now aware of some of your symptoms whereas before you were not. You may have thought you spoke clear sentences, but others heard other words.
Hallucinations auditory and visual are also a symptom of schizophrenia.

Being restless, clumsy, and exhausted are probably from the medication. They use strong stuff to treat this.

These things should be looked at, and discussed with your doctor - however you can. Writing a list of symptoms and taking it in is a good start. This may be the wrong medication for you, or you may be tolerating it badly. There is almost always another medication to try.

Also could be helpful to get a note to take to your principal so that you won't be penalized for sloppy work when it's not your fault (can't see thru the microscope, can't write with shaky hands, can't co-ordinate in gym, etc).

Good luck! Keep trying

You should probably go see the doctor who prescribed the medication for you. Maybe it's what's causing these symptoms and maybe he or she can do something about it.

I'm sorry for all you're going through and the only advice I can offer is that you seek medicl advice. You're not going to get the right answer on here so go to the professionals, but hey, It's been nice visiting with you. Keep in touch and let us know how you come on but i'm sure you'll be fine.

Try to be clear when you're speaking to your MD. Maybe write down what you want to say to him...like "could these be side effects from the Abilify? If not, what is going on with me?" "At night I feel like I'm on acid (hallucinations and the like)".
The restlessness might be from the Abilify, but I've never heard of the sensation with your eyes.

Perhaps you might go to an eye MD and check it out to see if it's real or your perception of things.

I think you are suffering from the symptoms of your illness & anxiety.

Schizophrenia can use up a lot of energy...trying to act like everyone else. It must be very tiring.

Good luck to you. Try to give your MD a chance.

Tardive dyskinesia (or possibly a similar neurological issue) sounds like a potential culprit here, unfortunately.

It is very, very important that you discuss these symptoms with your physician. In fact, I encourage you to print out this question and fax it to him.

Immediately.

In addition, you would be wise to call the on call physician for your group if your particular psychiatrist is not available. Be sure to point out the motor and speech issues.

Frankly, if I were in your position, I would NOT re-dose (abilify or any other anti-psychotic or dopamine-active substance) until I had very clear direction from my physician.

Hang in there,
~M~

Make an appointment with your GP or, community psychiatric nurse if you have one and discuss your symptoms. Anti-psychotic medication can cause a condition called acute dystonia which may show up as speech difficulties, odd eye movements and clumsy movement of the limbs (usually arms). You may simply need your dose adjusted or prescribed additional medication to stop these side effects. Don't stop your medication though until you get advice. Good luck

There is a side effect of some meds called (and I'm about to spell it wrong!) Occulargyracrisis...... its when the meds can affect the eyes. Some people take procyclidine for it. Go and see your doctor, as it could all be down to the meds (tiredness, clumsiness etc).





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