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1191795 tn?1264712627 57 yo retired mil with PTSD (field medic) and very rapid memory loss over past 3 months. I mean very rapid and getting worse. Taking Citalopram and Trazadone. Also increasing hand tremors. Tinnitus extreme with increase symptoms when moving eyes up, down L-R. No effect when eyes closed though.
Avatar n tn I started taking such medication since then, and recently I have got to know that the main compound, propranolol, present in these medicine pills, is also used to treat PTSD which is a cure for the said, by erasing memory of the patient. i am just concerned for the fact that the prolonged use of propranolol might cause any sort of memory loss to me. Kindly advise me in this regard.
529900 tn?1249967464 Stress can definatly cause Gerd ,I liken PTSD to anxiety and many other physical symptoms palpitations ,, headaches, stomach problems.,short term memory loss .
Avatar n tn Can hypnosis done on a child cause trauma, if while under some one shot a gun and gave them terrifying info. can that cause ptsd and loss of memory, which effects them later in life?
993488 tn?1249453190 Loss of interest, bad dreams, anxiety, even depression, some folks experience Physical ailments like upset stomach, there are many effects, even loss of short term memory, panic is a big one a lot seem to get, not wanting to go out or communicate. How are you doing , it is always good if you can talk it through.
Avatar f tn I have had memory loss for a long time now. I have gone through some trauma in my life, but I have never banged my head or been in a car accident. I have been emotionally abused and was in a bad controlling relationship 4 years ago. I am 21 years old, yet as soon as events happen I don't remember them unless I see pictures or hear someone recall a happy event. For example, they will say remember when? and then they will tell a story and I don't remember it until they explain.
Avatar n tn No diagnosis, I think it is a trait, does anyone else in the Family do the same thing, all that is happening is you are not concentrating, it sounds as if is mostly in your writing, if you think it may be a memory problem you could get it checked out, I have found a few times when I have had some short term memory loss it has been when I was taking some meds, even anti histimines can do it, so check out what you take.
Avatar m tn I have done that before. In my case it was also related to PTSD which is a stress disorder. Does she happen to have PTSD?
645800 tn?1466860955 I had submitted an appeal on the disability rating the VA gave me for my service connected hearing loss. My contention was that due to my MS / PTSD that the effects of my hearing loss were greater than the VA was saying they are in the real world. According to the VA rules if a S/C disability make some other Non- S/C disability worse it becomes also S/C. Last week I found a hearing place that tested for Auditory Processing Disorder.
1935407 tn?1339234114 Now that things have calmed down I decided to stay on it. Sometimes after a loss your hormones along with grief need a little help to get back on track. Bless your heart!
Avatar f tn Experiencing short term memory loss. Will a CT scan show anything in my brain that is left over damage from my MVA from so many tears ago? I am taking Prozac, Trazadone, Xanax and Adderall (for the focus issues that have been getting worses lately.
Avatar f tn I guess I am asking if it may be my medications, diet, or what it might be to cause this weight loss, bruising, weakness, dizziness and memory loss and for the blood test to show a low blood count and high sugar levels. If any one might be able to help or have any suggestions, please contact me.
Avatar f tn ) , and memory loss( most of childhood, into about age 16), and dissociative states. ( no concept of a timeline, and self-injurious behaviors).
Avatar m tn A friend of mine has times of memory loss, irrational thinking processes, loss of motor skills and the reasoning skills. This does not happen all the time but when it does his lack of speech, and the other problems listed are very apparent. He does not loosed bladder control when this state happens. He also looses the sense of his surroundings and is very much focused on achieving on task is he is trying to perform some sort of task.
Avatar f tn Thus any damage to this lobe can lead to long term memory loss, mood swings, talking too much, and energy bursts leading to over activity. Long term complication is chance of schizophrenia. The symptoms can also be due to post trauma anxiety. To differentiate between the two you will need a MRI of the brain and a session with a counselor. Hope this helps. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Avatar f tn That really kicked up the PTSD, I have memory loss, ect. and now also have a diagnosed with cyclical vomiting syndrome, which is tied into the PTSD.I am trying to process this grief but I just can't seem to get there.Instead the stress manifests physically to where I start vomiting with excruciating stomach cramps, and then end up in the hosp with dehydration and electrolyte replacement. This is so frustrating as I logicaly know whats happening but physically i cant stop it.
Avatar f tn Does PTSD correlate with memory? When I was younger I was raped by a family member. Growing up I can only remember bits and fragments, nothing exact. I'm 16 and I was wondering what might help being my memory capacity up. I also have problems with staying on task, is there a cure for being easily distracted?
Avatar f tn I guess my fiance says I have memory loss since I was pregnant. Our daughter is a month now and I guess he says I see and hear things differently then how they happen or do things I don't know I did. He said it has been since I was pregnant not before. Has this happened to anyone?
Avatar m tn 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.
Avatar n tn I am a year and half post tx and I am experiencing memory loss, processing information (use to have a wonderful sense of direction) and just not myself. I have a very hectic job and I feel there are times I cannot keep up--and yes my confidence has diminished...anyone out there feel the same way...???
Avatar m tn But doing this resulted in side effect like shrinking of brain leading to memory loss. He is in critical condition now. Is there any solution for this. If yes, please give that advice fast.