Long term memory improvement

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547181 tn?1255146506 i have the same problem. im doing my MSC sociology and my memory is disturbing me very much. My long term memory is good but short term memory has become very weak. i m much worried about it. it is making problems in my studies as well as daily routine of life. i forget things after putting somewhere.
Avatar n tn He lost his memory completely and now has terrible problems with visual perception, short term and long term memory among other things. Rehab was long and hard. He has regained his sight, speech and movement but he did not regain his past memory and had to relearn everything. In Dec 2007 (2 1/2 years after the brain injury) his neurologist prescribed Ambien to him hoping it would have similar effects (waking up what appear to be dead brain cells) it has had for coma patients.
Avatar n tn Recently in Time magazine I read that frontal lobes in the brain assists in the memory and larger the lobes, better the memory is. It is also suggested that a simple 8 week of meditation course can help increase the size of the lobes, thereby enhancing the memory. How far is this true? I also see there are several Memory advancements courses. Do they really work? I am not sure if this is the right forum to ask that question though.
Avatar m tn Hi Kjm, Welcome to the Pain Management Forum. I am sorry to hear about your memory problems. In my opinion it's not uncommon to have some memory issues while you are on an opiate, especially if it's an acute problem or short term high doses of opiate therapy. Usually these clear up soon after discharge or discontinuation of the medication. It's not usual to have a long term memory problem following short term opiate therapy. However six days is not a terribly long time.
1763947 tn?1334055319 Hi, I was wondering if any one else has experienced problems with short term memory? Mine is getting worse by the day and I am really worried. My friend called me one night and the next day when we spoke, I didn't remember ever talking to her the night before. This type of thing is happening more and more. My move was delayed until the end of the month which means I am delayed in seeing my new LLMD. Would love to hear if this is something many people experience?
Avatar n tn s first suggestion was that I discontinue taking Ambien immediately; as it was causing my short term memory loss, upon further research on the subject, I learned that I am not alone. And that there are dozens, if not hundreds of others, and articles; which are written on the subject, and the association, or side effect of short term memory loss, while using, and apparently even after discontinuing Ambien CR 12.5 tablets! I've been taking Ambien 12.
Avatar f tn Ambien absolutely can cause memory loss, more commonly short-term issues, but also some people have reported problems with their long term memory as well. The good news is...if other causes have been ruled out, and Ambien seems to be the culprit, the memory issues will resolve most times after the Ambien is safely tapered.
Avatar f tn Drug studies are only 4 to 8 weeks long I doub't there have ever been any long term (more than a year) studies on the long term use of gabapentin. For any one who is having trouble tapering off of gabapentin a magnesium supplement is very effective in reducing the severity of the withdrawal from gabapentin.
Avatar n tn Anti-depressents do have long term side effects but that is not one of them from known clinical understanding. Best to get a diagnosis of what's going on first as it may be unrelated.
Avatar m tn Oke so 1.5 years ago I got a very tiny piece of minth stuck in my throat. Whatever I've been trying I couldn't cought it out. I still have that feeling on the same spot now about 10 cm below the adams apple.
Avatar f tn Does anyone know the long term effects of abusing pain killers? I found out today that a friend of my husbands actually had seizures because of how long she was on vicodin. Just curious.
Avatar f tn That's a big dose. I'm not sure of long term memory effects.
963268 tn?1312900315 I have a friend with MS I've known since I was a kid...too many years ago. She's been in a wheel chair for 15 years and has no cognitive problems...My memory is getting worse. I think I'd rather be in the wheel chair.
1051214 tn?1255828242 Wow! Yes, to make a very long story short... it took me a long time to realize it. And I"m ashamed to say it, but my youngest son in tears because he was so worried about two weeks before the surgery. I asked him "What's wrong?" No answer. And frankly my boys are 'very' open, we've taught them to be open about everything from puberty on up the list. But he couldn't answer me. This scared me.
Avatar m tn How long term? 6 months to a year is not that long to be on it, but if you are thinking like 5 to 10 years is more longer term. It is all definitely possible if it is needed, some times a drug will lose its ability to work after a while so has to be changed with another but I think if it works now then that's great and don't worry about the future to much, what will happen will happen. Sorry don't know about the memory and side effects long term.
Avatar n tn he is now walking and talking but his short term memory has been very deeply affected,also his long term memory is bad,he does not seem to recall many events from the past and even though we are repetively repeating to him that he is in hospital he keeps asking where he is and saying there is nothing wrong with him.
1838299 tn?1403492543 One of them was memory loss, especially short term memory loss. I was treated with INF - injections 3 x wk - and a side effect of that - taken from their literature was - you guessed it - short term memory loss! So I went from total recall to not being sure of anything on 2 accts. the INF STMLoss seems to be permanent, but as I treat - will take 45th dose this a.m., I am seeing improvement, which my husband verifies - he is seeing the improvement also.
5986700 tn?1380791380 I am not help...but congrats on the 103 days!!! I have short term and long term memory issues .I had to laugh out loud at Heathers comment about putting a sentence together . My husband picked my blood pressure meds up at the pharmacy and one that I normally get 3 months worth was only a two week supply and I was flabbergasted . I heard myself say.."have a nice day" lol. My husband said...what ??? I was so embarrassed at the disconnect of my brain to my mouth and all I could say was..
Avatar f tn Although I have no problem remembering facts and figures and my short term memory is better than most, I have no long term memory of events. I know it's normal not to remember childhood, but I don't remember high school or college or anything I did there. In fact, my oldest memory is looking outside and seeing chairs on the lawn at my mom's birthday. That was two weeks ago and there only seems to be a vague, blank space before it. Memories just fade after a few weeks.
Avatar m tn hey guys, I was diagnosed with short term memory back in high school...teachers were made aware of this issue & I was given extra time to take tests/study. A few years have passed since then, but I find that I seem to be forgetting things quicker than I used to. For instance, I couldnt even remember the name of a movie I saw with my friend two days ago or our conversation....sometimes conversations hours after they have occurred. is there anythinng I can do to help improve my memory???
Avatar f tn How long was it necessary for your husband to be on Keppra? Did he have any issued with Long Term Memory? Thank you.
Avatar m tn The hand tremors are 90 percent gone, the anxiety is gone, but the memory loss, long and short term remain. Can mercury cause long and short term memory loss that would last my whole life, even 45 years after the mercury exposure?
Avatar m tn I seem to get mini attacks in the mornings, right as im waking up. I know that its addictive. What im wondering if long term use can affect the brain? Im very forgetful and misplace things all the time. I know that comes with age , I"ll be 60 in Oct. and am told that at that age people usualy lose 55% of thier short term memory. Can alprazolam cause brain problems? I read something about the ventricles inlarging. How lomg can an individual take this drug??