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Likking... ? Lol Killing! Me!! NOT Funny

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Dee_witt@hotmail.com

I wrote this a few minutes ago. It's not a spell check issue as often happens.
This is a spelling error, not a big finger/small keyboard issue. I've been noticing this new development these last 4-6 weeks. I KNOW how to spell finally after all these years, but I'm catching myself sometimes, sometimes not, going for letters I KNOW are not right, or look back and see what I did. I've noticed it is happening more frequently too. Does anyone else do this? Is this something unrelated for me?

April 17, 2019
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Members connected deeply over the conversation about increasingly frequent spelling and word-recall errors, with many sharing that they... Read more

Members connected deeply over the conversation about increasingly frequent spelling and word-recall errors, with many sharing that they sometimes cannot remember how to spell words they have known all their lives, forget numbers, or catch themselves reaching for letters they know are wrong. Several members attributed these changes to their condition affecting nerves and neurotransmitters in the brain, medications, or simply the brain working faster than the fingers, with many relying heavily on spell check and rereading everything they write. A recurring theme was the profound relief of finding a community that understands these struggles without judgment, with members expressing gratitude for finally feeling normal among others who share similar limitations and are not misunderstood by those around them.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

It's a case of the brain working faster than the fingers or vice versa.

April 27, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Oh yes! I've been doing it 4 years now, mathematics as well. This happens to me regularly, daily, has happened 12 times at least in this writing alone already. I chalc it up to the meds

Rick

April 18, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, I love this! You really keep me thinking. I am so tired of being misunderstood! I have actually told my husband that I wish he would have to live with my pain just one day maybe he would not be so inconsiderate! Sometimes when I am in a lot of pain I can't think of the word I want to say. Then he looks at me like I am getting dementia. Oh , it is so nice to talk to people who understand! Thanks everyone. Wishing you all a wonderful evening.

April 23, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Omg.
I'm just stunned at how much I experience is related to my "old injuries" and how much I have in common with you all. I'm told way too often I am crazy, but... perhaps crazy is defined the way one of my professors of years ago....
"Outside societal norms." I guess that means we have a lot in common with astronaughts, kings n presidents and Mr. Everest climbers. We are not "normal" we function on the fringe. This support team is amazingly insightful & informative. Thank you all.

April 20, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Sorry can’t help you I’ve never been able to spell. Dyslexic and can’t even review to see what I did wrong. Wife is English/ reading major and I drive her crazy. Actually think my spelling has gotten better now that my brain has slowed down. Ah well life goes on.

April 18, 2019

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