:Hi Laura,

When I was overmedicated (16 mg agonist + addition/titration of L-dopa), I also began to speak quickly and "enthusiastically" for a couple of days (or was it weeks?) That was more like a PD beniemoon than a PD honeymoon and, although my gown collection increased exponentially during that time, my doctor described me as pseudo-manic and I began feeling a little too close to the edge of a strange, new cliffside. (Anyway, I've also read that there are all sorts of speech changes that can result from the disease itself, as well as with hearing, vision, touch.)

Check out the Lee Silverman Voice Technique site to learn about their Big and Loud training. I've taken it and it really could be named Big, Loud and Carefully Articulated, which usually translates as slow. This seems to make a difference. The trick is awareness. Good luck!

Your Rose