Give yourself some time to clean out your system and start feeding your body some healthy foods and supplements. The memory thing will get better with time. Most of us have experienced this and it does get better. The "foggy" feeling is irritating and uncomfortable but does pass. I would also highly recommend some sort of recovery care as coke is well known to play some real head games with people. That will also help clear your head......
I did a lot of research on the web and the research was very discouraging as all the reports state that damage can be permanent and that users experience significant learning and memory impairments even with continued abstinence. This got me real depressed and worried as I was in fear of being brain dead an lose a once promising career.
I recently quit cocaine 2 weeks ago after 2 years of cocaine use when I first noticed memory, learning, problem solving, and concentration impairments while performing job functions on the job. My job requires alot of analytical thinking and analysis of information. My average intake during those 2 years was 3 grams/week. I became very nervous and stressed 2 weeks ago because the simplest assignments and tasks at work would confuse me.
This does not have any long term complications. The person just needs support from family members and has to learn to live with the memory loss.
Memory loss is also a common symptom of frontal lobe injury. Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain causes frontal encephalomalacia. Encephalomalacia is not an illness. It is basically a softening of the brain matter as a result of an ischemia or infarction, degenerative changes, infection, craniocerebral trauma, or other injury.
The reason that I have a fear of more memory damage or brain damage from certain meds or supplements is that while searching for medications and supplements to help with memory I have come across information that certain medications like aderall and others plus different types of supplements can actually cause memory damage with long term use, plus I already have memory problems and I don't need more and I am on other medications for other diseases that will have adverse effects when taken
Thank you for your response I don't use any drugs, no seizures depression is not an issue either but I do get little sleep after I finish my day before I go to sleep I stay up till 2:30-3:30 am everyday on the tv or computer and wake up around 7:30-8 if I don't have to wake up for college I usually get a couple more hours of sleep a night but 4 or 5 days a week im getting between 4.5-5.
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???
I’ve decided to see if there’s maybe some supplements I can take or certain foods I should eat more of that could help with the deficiency but what I’m finding, websites are saying the supplements are inhibitors of acetylcholine, yet they claim to improve the symptoms I’m experiencing. I’m confused because why would I want an inhibitor if I’m lacking the enzyme in the first place? Unless I’m confused about how the acetylcholinesterase works with choline and acetylcholine?
It has been documented that acetyl-L-carnitine can improve some of the cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease — including memory, personal care problems and depression. When combined with supplements like alphalipoic
acid, vitamins E and C, CoQ10 and multivitamins, the deterioration associated with
these diseases can be slowed. Better results would be expected with high doses of methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), vitamin B6, thiamine and folate.
Can it be somewhat restored from abstinence? Is there medical treatment or supplements to restore/improve memory and learning functions?
ve started taking brain and memory enhancement supplements. These helped a little, but not a lot. I checked out the brain games, crossword puzzles etc. I feel a little more confident about stuff, but people will ask me to do somethinga nd a minute later I will already have forgotten to do it. I do in fact feel very multi-tasked. If there is a way to describe it, I am overly-multi-tasked on the job and my home life is also quite busy. Should I get tested for ADD?
s important to discuss anything (even natural supplements with a Dr.) Even natural supplements can interact negatively with each other, or other medications you are on. Natural does not mean safe. There is absolutely no scientific evidence that there is anyway to improve egg quality. Women are born with x amount of eggs, and that is what we get. They age just like we do, and that is where chromosomnal abnormalities come into play.
Based on the results of these tests some assignments, vitamin supplements, yoga techniques, memory games etc can be tried to improve memory. Take care!
You are fueling your body and mind with healthy supplements now. Most of us have noticed some of the same symptoms you posted in your 1st thread and the longer we are clean the more clearer things are. Keep doing what you are doing. You are doing just fine!
Note: if you are on a blood thinner you should not be taking it.
See if this link works - lots of info here - http://consumerreports.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000247
While this (the above) is a fairly positive report. The Harvard Men's Health Watch April 2012 said that Ginkgo bilbo is not recommended for "any purpose" as it has failed careful trials.
I was hoping for any success stories with memory/concentration problems being improved with celexa. I am now on 40mg a day (20mg for about month, now 40 for about 2weeks) i was wondering when i can expect to really notice a difference, so i can decide if it is working well enough or i should try something else.
Thanks!
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...???
You should also aim to improve your memory through memory games and especially designed exercises. For this you will need to consult a neuro-psychiatrist. Also, the sinus issues have to be dealt with as chronic sinusitis too can affect the brain function. Please discuss with your treating doctors. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.
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