Memory problems in 40's

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1830047 tn?1321667793 I had similar lapses around the time I got diagnosed with Lyme. One time, I had quite the argument with my husband about where an insurance document had gone. He said he gave it to me, I said he didn't. He let me know later that he found it on the glass of the copier, where I had left it. Yikes. I did not remember that at all during the argument. After he mentioned it, I had a vague memory of making a copy. I have since disavowed responsibility for anything!
414131 tn?1202530891 I am experiencing various problems mostly with memory. I am 49 and was diagnosed a year ago with diabetes. My A1C was 6.5. I was very tired. I could fall asleep at the drop of a hat. All I had to do is sit down and start to relax. My brain was not working so well either. My memory was becoming almost a thing of the past. I was having what I call random access bad sectors. It would strike randomly and I never knew if I would recover what I just forgot.
645800 tn?1466860955 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.
Avatar n tn Also, as I said before, if Edith was placed on 40mgs of CELEXA all in one shot (in other words, NOT slowly) then Edith could have had problems from the very Quick release of her meds to her system. That's why Docs always place a patient on these meds in very slow increments. There is a reaon why doctors do that.
Avatar f tn I am in my mid 40's I have been on Effexor XR at 225/mg and Lamictal 300/mg a day for several years to treat bi-polar. I have been having problems with cognition, memory and concentration for many years and it seems to be getting worse. I have problems finding the right words, for example, I'll name 4 or 5 males names in my family before I say the right one, or i'll say glass instead of window.
Avatar f tn As a child, I was diagnosed with ADD and depression, but I thought they went away. Lately, I have been having problems remembering things, lately being a few years. I was in a bad car accident and that was when it came to my attention. I'm not sure if I have always had this problem, but I know I have had some hard blows to the head in my life. My mind is all mixed up all the time. My thoughts are jumping from thing to the next and I end up forgetting what I was thinking just a second ago.
Avatar f tn Well, I'm glad I'm not alone in the memory department. Not that I would wish any one on this post, especially you Dave, to have memory problems, but at least I feel more assured that it is normal. Thanks for responding.
676143 tn?1312941771 So does anyone else have problems with memory lately? I feel like the baby is sucking my brain away. I keep forgetting so many little things. Luckily, it hasn't gotten me in to too much trouble yet - but one of these days I am going to forget something really important!
Avatar m tn And I feel like I have forgotten everything I spent the past 3-4 years paying to learn ! I was an honours student in undergrad and never had memory problems before. I am also having huge problems concentrating on what people are saying to me. It's like I am not listening no matter how hard I try to listen my brain wanders off into zombie land. And I am only 29. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to regain one's memory and concentration ?
Avatar m tn It sounds like you may be having some work problems. That can cause stress and the memory problems too.
Avatar f tn I have FM for over 12 years now, I've read numerous books, I belong to the National Fibromyalgia Network, The Fibromyalgia Association, and follow the latest research on many aspects of FM. These include, medical and pharmaceutical research. There is NO evidence that people with FM have brains that age faster. There is a neurological aspect to FM that can affect our brains. Our neurotransmitters may not be firing right to put it simply.
Avatar n tn One is if you have hypothyroid or Hashimoto's disease, which both mean your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormone, and thus you can get that collection of problems. So, visiting an endocrinologist and getting your thyroid tested is how to find out if it's your thyroid doing all this to you. Two is if you are taking some sort of medication that is giving you these as side effects, so you would review any drug you're on and see if you need to have it changed.
Avatar f tn I have the exact problem. I have ADHD. I dont remember a lot before the age of 13, from then I had to mostly relearn everything I had learned in my younger years. Now I find it hard to remember anything I read, listen to, or try and study. I feel lost and confused since I am only 19 with this type of problem.
Avatar f tn lol i do that to im like y did i just put that there
Avatar n tn It caused me short-term memory problems, too, but the problems went away after I stopped taking it. I had a really bad problem with doing stuff in the morning and having no recollection of what I did. I'd actually do quite complicated things, too, like have breakfast, a conversation with my partner and check my email. Personally, the stuff creeps me out. I, too, will not put that stuff in my body again.
1044526 tn?1254514545 Sound like asthma or COPD. Asthma is more likely if you have not been a smoker or have not worked with strong chemicals much. This can be treated. Did your GP give you any inhalers to try? The pulmo will have answers for you. In the mean time, assume that it is asthma and that you will be fine once you find your best treatment plan. Many adults are diagnosed with asthma in their 40's. Especially women in their late 40's who maybe entering peri-menopause.
1243818 tn?1270399452 I also work in health care and have memory problems. I forget to do tasks, I forget to schedule people, I forget things almost instantly sometimes. I was diagnosed last June. Did lamictle for about a month, was allergic, started lithium in December. But, I was having these problems while unmediated. I'm not sure what causes it.
740516 tn?1360942486 oh thats interesting I always thought temp would normally rise with an infection...but the Vets would know much more than I.. yes urea and creatinine are a bit high, see if the new tests show if its again increased....that would mean some kidney problems as you know...and could well give her the symptoms you mention. Sami, has had a drastic loss of his facial pigment....see my photo album for before and afters.
Avatar n tn diastolic in the 60's is not too low. Mine is regularly in the 60's. It's nothing to be concerned about. low 50's, and 40's MAY cause problems, but ONLY if your are experiencing symptoms, and or a very slow heart rate as well.
Avatar n tn I was taking 40 mg morning and 40 mg at night, want down to 20mg in the morning and 40 at night Im going slow.now I feel fine, I dont want to give up . I read how very unhealthy it is to be on this med.PS I heared on line that Benadryl helps withdrawal, I havent tryed it yet for mine ,but I going to! Good Luck and Healtly recovery!