Memory loss blackouts
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My son had been taking Tysabri for 3 1/2 years. During that time he’s had at least 3 blackouts where he has had very bizarre behavior but does not remember any of it. The neurologist said it wasn’t caused by the Tysabri, I disagree. This past June he went off of Tysabri and in August started taking the pill Tecfidera. Last week he had another blackout! Again the neurology office said it wasn’t the med that he should call his PCP. I really think it’s these medications causing the blackouts.
) Do you fall to the ground? Do you just have loss of memory? Are their any warning signs? How do you feel after the episode? Do you have sudden loss of tone in your legs and you just collapse without losing consciousness (commonly called a Drop Attack.)
I ask because I had 3 drop attacks in 3 days and on the 4th day, as I was leaning over a little to the left and lifted my head up to look at my spine surgeon (I work in an OR) I had memory loss for about 10-15 sec.
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My question really is about memory loss. I am only 24 years and I feel like I am too young to be experiencing this kind of memory loss; I don't know what you want to call it but I just think maybe it's getting worse?
I always had a little hard time remembering things but recently I think it has reached a level now where it is impacting me and my surrondings. Less than a week ago, I lost my iphone, (or so I thought) when going at the post office.
Hummmm, Some over strange drink with spirits in, so in fact you dont know what you drank.....
From experence after drinking spirits you will get more drunk after hitting fresh air....
I noticed memory loss along with some other stuff so I quit. I have had two blackout in the last two weeks. They come on for a short period. People tell me I act normal but I don't have that time in my memory. I hit the garage door with the first one and on the second one I pull into the garage and later discoverd I was touching the wall with the bumper. I went to bed and to sleep after both of these. Is this side affects from the ambian or from my sleep problem.
For the last year I have had these blackouts and now I am starting to realize I have substantial memory loss during times when I didnt think I had a blackout. IE cannot find my car, losing things in the house, forgetting movies and shows I just watched, the day of the week, etc. Also, for the last week I have had numbness and tingling in my left arm. (I am left handed, if that matters) I saw my DR and he prescribed tension headache medicine, muscle relaxors and something for the nausea.
I have had EEGs, MRI, CAT scan, and spinal tap. Nothing shows up. My symptoms are nystagmus, severe back pain, tremors, blackouts, weakness, vitamin d deficiency, weight gain, dizziness, vertigo, muscle spasms, loss of bladder control, high blood pressure, and memory problems. 3 years ago I was fine driving an 18 wheeler. Any ideas?
I have had a variety of problems including persistent memory loss, loss of concentration, headaches/migraines etc but something that i have started to notice more recently is these blackouts i get. I can get them at any time and anywhere, including when I'm driving the car.
The reason I am asking for help is that last sunday i had a particulalry bad episode.
My father is 84 years old and has been having blackouts and passing out in the past year. He has been taken to the hospital for injuries from these spells. He becomes very combative and is disorienented after a spell and does recognize anyone. The doctors dismiss it because they can't find anything. After a good nights sleep he is back to himself and has no memory of the day before. They say it isn't his heart, there is no evidence of a stroke or dementia. Do you have any ideas?
I just wanted to see if anyone else experiences blackouts and if so how long do they typically last? I can pretty much handle the other symptoms but blacking out scares me.
Because i was so drunk i am unsure if i have missed anything out memory wise, so is it possible i could have gone further without remembering (obviously it would have been outside)?
Becaue of this and the sexual health implications.... i am never drinking again!!!!!! Thatsmy reason to quit!!!!!!
The last event I had two blackouts meaning I had about a 2-3 minute period where I’m completely conscious, walking and talking, without having any memory of that 2-3 minute period.
I have one cardiologist who’s suggesting a pacemaker, an EP who is absolutely against it and says it was a simple vasalvagal episode, and my PCP suggests I see a neurologist assuming I’m having seizures. Who am I to trust or see?
Recently, on Saturday night I was drinking very very strong beer, (9% alc) and had a few shots. I remember most of the night, except the time I usually have problems with, how I arrived home. I fear that I might have been taken advantage of (eventhough I am a straight male) by another male. I will freely admit that I have irrational OCD problems/thoughts and disease phobias.
I've had memory loss due to vitamin B12 malabsorption, hypothyroidism, and severe stress. Alzheimer's is also called Diabetes Type 3. A book you might want to read is called Brain Grain by David Perlmutter M.D.
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