Memory loss dementia
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I can understand your concern. A couple of questions--How long has this memory loss been going on, that she can't remember having taken a shower? And how long ago did she see a doctor, and what tests if any did they do when she saw him/her?
If she hasn't seen a doctor lately, since she seems worse today than she has been in the past, I would call and see if the doctor can see her today.
Many different conditions can cause memory problems (including alcohol and/or other drug problems).
He immediately lost short term memory and now has started to lose long term memory. We have taken him for a neuropsychologist eval which revealed severe dementia of unknown origin. All neuro image testing has been normal (CT scan, PET scan) All blood work has been normal. He now presents like an Alzheimers patient with sexual inappropriateness but neurologist said he has the symptoms of an Alzheimers/dementia patient without having the actual disease.
Im doing an I-Search paper for my Honors English 3 class, and I would like to know a little about memory loss. If you could tell me how it occurs, some treatment options, how it affects the person, and the medical reason that it happens, (such as what happens in the brain to make it forget, other than a bump on the head) would really help me. Thank you.
Hi,
I hope you get more responses because I'd like to know the same thing. I really don't thing they cause Alzheimer's or Dementia but memory loss can be quite varied in degree. I've been on Xanax .5mg for anxiety, agitation, depression for about 2 years. About 6 months ago I've found that my memory is profound compounded by disorientation. Like you, I lose things break china and glassware regularly. Don't know the day of the week the date and even the time of day.
He immediately lost short term memory and now has started to lose long term memory. We have taken him for a neuropsychologist eval which revealed severe dementia of unknown origin. All neuro image testing has been normal (CT scan, PET scan) All blood work has been normal. He now presents like an Alzheimers patient with sexual inappropriateness but neurologist said he has the symptoms of an Alzheimers/dementia patient without having the actual disease.
Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with your doctor.
Without being able to do a history and exam, I cannot give you a diagnosis. However, given the brief events you mention, it sounds like you may be depressed.
He has short term memory loss, but also forgets alot of things which has become progressive, he has become aggressive, confrontational, verbally abusive. He seems to want to argue with everyone he comes in contact with. We've been married 22 years and he was not at all like this back then. He's now 71 I'm 57.
My headaches are less but I feel like my brain is foggy or have memory loss? I am just wondering if anyone could help me with if this is going to affect my long term health like give me dementia or alzheimers or anything? I have seen studies linking this klonopin with dementia and cancer and hasnt made me to excited that I took it. Any info would be appreciated TY.
It is difficult to tell if these symptoms are due to neurological disorder like Presenile dementia which cause loss of memory and concentration, decreased judgement, misplacing things, mood swings, confusion and loss of confidence.
http://www.jobaccess.gov.au/JOAC/Advice/DisabilityOne/Early_onset_dementia.htm
I would suggest you to contact your family doctor about it.
Do keep us posted!
Curriosity, have you also found dates a problem? I seem to have acquired the loss of dates too, well its not lost completely, i can work things out but sheesh its a bit of a problem when your saying happy birthday with all the bells and wistles on the 10th of the 8th month when his birthday is on the 8th of the 10th month.
Hi! I am in the process of having more tests done, but it seems my docs don't even know which direction to LOOK. I am a 35yr old female, w/ history of migraine w/ aura & several episodes of "complicated migraine". 2-3 months ago, I had an episode that they can only assume was a complicated migraine (MRI & EEGs were normal). The severity of the episode improved over 24-48hrs...
My husband is 50 years old. He is having memory loss, stuttering, dizziness when reading and sometimes when standing. MRI was clear. Bloodwork was normal. Neurologist doesn't know the cause and mentioned dementia. Any suggesions? He did have a tumor removed from his abdomen 2 years ago along with is kidney and adrenal gland with no recurrence of tumor to date.
Alzheimers is a form of Dementia where the brain cells die causing loss of memory and 'tangled' thoughts with the thinking process.
There are many forms of Dementia....Alzheimers being one of them.
Basically it is where the frontal lobe of the brain starts to die off.
There is thought to be some connection between thyroid issues and Dementia but not enough evidence to prove this.
Most types of Dementia are caused by aging....and Alzheimers being one of the most common signs of Dementia.
I am having bad problems with depression - but I am also having bad short term memory loss, concentration difficulties and some word mixups- spelling like a 2nd grader in some instances.
This is very bad- I am really messing up at work. I cant remember what or if I just took a med- what number I just dialed. I once had short term memory loss from prednisone years ago- this seems like that sort of. I've NEVER had this from depression- gasp. anybody had this kind of thing?
s still exhibiting significant short term memory loss and cognitive confusion -- that look like early dementia. Has anyone has experience where they've seen these memory impacts go away or reduce after a while of being off the Ambein?
Online I see postings of people who were on the Ambein for a few years, and still have the memory loss issues years afterward. I'm getting worried. I'm not seeing anyone who's memory came back.
So do you know anyone?
What has gotten worse however is his apathy, muscle loss, depression and short term memory loss.... He was on prednisone for 10 years --on and off (but mostly on) and stopped it 5-6 months ago for asthma. He also has copd, and type II diabetes. he says he has no problems with memory but I can tell he is uncomfortable with the subject so perhaps it partially denial? He didn't remember being in the hospital with pancreatitus... but remembered it several days later when asked...
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