Illness and stammering

Question:

I have Hepatitus B and have also had surgery for kidney stones. Before these health issues I had stammering issues when speaking fast but it did not trouble me when I spoke slowly. Since these issues I stammer even when speaking slowly. How can I change this.

Answer:

I know of no connection between these health issues and stammering. The best solution is to work with a speech therapist specializing in stammering. He or she will have many techniques for correcting stammer and returning fluent speech. If you are able to work independently, you can also look for websites of experts who focus solely on stammering – they will have specific suggestions and exercises for you too.