Short term memory is in what part of the brain

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Avatar f tn The tumor was right in the middle of his head above the brain stem. He also had to have a VP shunt. His quality of life is so sad because he doesn't make new memories and has lost so much memory that he once had. If you have any information please comment.
Avatar m tn It is the part of the nervous system that organizes and processes information in the brain. If someone asks you a question for example------ the brain takes in the words. It then processes them. It then organizes the thought. It then organizes the thought for the answer. It gets the "plan" together and it then sends the message back out to the motor muscles (mouth) to answer.
Avatar m tn 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???
Avatar n tn She had been on a hot school bus the first time and each of the last times, she had been in the shower. She had been on the computer all day working on some college prep items. My wife and I feel this played a part in it and maybe a hormone imbalance. She regained all memory within 15 minutes and went to bed soon after. She was very frighten and scared, as were we. Should we request that she be seen by a specialist or just figure it was just a hormone imbalance and not scare her anymore.
Avatar m tn are there any products on the market that can help short term memory loss that are safe and work as well as they claim?
Avatar m tn Blueberries also help existing nerve cells in the brain to communicate with each other better. They even appear to encourage the growth of new nerve cells in the brain. If Big Pharma came up with a drug that could grow new nerve cells in the brain. Not that it could (or would) ever happen, but can you imagine the headlines: "Grow New Brain Cells with Our Miracle Drug!!!!!" Sure, there would be the occasional side-effects, like your head exploding. But that's a small risk.
1339419 tn?1275966042 My short term memory is not 100% as it is, although it is not as bad as my long term memory, and when my blood pressure is really high ( 160/100+ ) I seem to have short term memory loss that increases with the increasing blood pressure numbers. Is this a direct side effect of high blood pressure, others with hypertension having suggested it effects their short term memory, or is it confined only to myself because of my memory problems?
Avatar n tn What is the cause of the short term memory loss. That sounds hard to deal with. Working on any underlying condition may help the short term memory loss. Head injury, too much stress, lack of sleep, depression/anxiety, drug use, and many other things. https://www.healthline.com/health/short-term-memory-loss AND https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/7-common-causes-of-forgetfulness-201302225923 Have you had a doctor evaluation for the memory issue? I would.
Avatar f tn I had whiplash and have experienced a little neck pain ever since, but the emergency responders said I was okay at the scene of the accident, had me turn my head a bunch of different ways, checked my response etc. Could this mess up my memory? The reason I wonder if it is something else is because I have always been a little scatter-brained, but it has gotten noticably worse. Could this be hormonal? I also have depression and take 50 mg of Zoloft.
Avatar f tn hi, Iam a48yo female who25 years ago was involved in a rollover that laned me at mgh head trauma unit. i was supposingly in a coma for 7-10 days.4 years ago I had a liver transplant and was one of their sickest patients,i severly suffered with encephalopothy. after the transplant, i lost my long term memory and my short term memory as well is impaired. I can't remember being married for 28 years or raising 4 children there are only the first few years of their live's i can remember.
Avatar n tn Does anyone know the answer to this question? Does anyone have any advice in increasing my short term memory after 11 years of a brain injury? Thank you!!
Avatar f tn I have experienced the short term memory loss, quite a bit actually! My family gets mad at me cause I can't seem to remember the simplest things. Also, my hearing is affected, I believe by, the drug use. Congrats on your clean time!
Avatar m tn Cognitive issues, complete loss of time, as in days of week what i had for lunch, short/long term memory loss (before PERFECT long and short memory) Confusion Storage problems of new info coated tongue mental slowness cannot think clearly, processing problem seen 2 Neuros and 2 Neuro opts.. and they cannot find anything... Tested for STDs,HIV,Lyme,AMA etc, all NEG..
Avatar m tn Although it may not be memory, it is the brain in general. For me, it is the absolute inability to focus on one task. A lot of the veterans here will say it takes time, but it will happen. They just reassured me to take baby steps, and only get done what you absolutely have to for the first month or two and steadily add more tasks as you feel comfortable. I'm at day 6ish of one of my millionith relapses.
Avatar n tn Im 18 years old and have recently been having a strange sensation. It's difficult to describe, but Im going to give it try. The first symptom is frequently becoming suddenly aware of my surroundings. The only thing I can compare this to is standing up too quickly and "browning out". The sensation you get the instant you return from the blackout is what I'm experiencing. If i think about it, Im able to recall all of the details of how i got where I am.
Avatar f tn Hello, Sarah. My husband (age 57) had a hemorrhagic stroke last year in July. The stroke mainly struck his eyesight. He now has double vision. His short term memory was affected but it has gotten a lot better. It is still very early in your moms recovery. I would say the short term memory will get better, but, how much is anyones guess. My husbands doctors never once said anything about Alzheimers. Find out what areas of your moms brain was hit.
Avatar n tn I am 28 yrs old. I have IC. I have been having recent short term memory loss. I do not use drugs nor have I had any trauma. What might be the cause of this. I am not having any other symptoms of anything but not able to remember things of short term unless they are significant. I can't remember things that I even did yesterday. worst part is that I do not have insurance to get to a doctor to have tests ran to receive help that I might need to help find out what I have going on.
Avatar m tn t wake up in her usual time, lately she woke up and when I talked with her she was unable to answer me properly, she was having difficulties in short term memory, she was unable to tell me whether it is morning or night, I asked her what time is it she said its night, I asked then why there's sunlight if it is night then she get confused and said i dont know may be its evening.
Avatar f tn Black outs occur as alcohol cuts off the supply of oxygen to the brain seriously disrupting the activity of several neurotransmitters in Your brain, These transmitters are responsible for storing short term memory and THEN responsible to transition short term into long term memory. When those receptors shutdown, short term memory fails to become (transition into) long term memory. This happens because of the level of alcohol in Your blood.
Avatar n tn I remember looking it up on the internet at the time and some of the symptoms were short-term memory loss, loss of balance and short steps when walking. Do you know what he was referring to? He has since left his practice and is working at one of the hospitals recruiting Dr's as internists for the hospital. His replacement (recommended by him) has no idea what he was talking about (real promising). Can you tell me what he was referring to? I will remember it if I hear it or see it.
Avatar n tn which I set on my camera, and remembered that I took the photographs. This is but one example. In addition to regaining my short term memory, other improvements noted are better quality of sleep, and I fall to sleep within a few minutes each night w/o any difficulty.
8323481 tn?1405705654 m sure I did but not to the level I thought. Its all part of the process. You have not done the damage you think you have. It takes time to heal. Just be patient with yourself. I'll never forget the look on Hubby's face when I got lost in our own yard. Duuh.
Avatar m tn that way you can focus on the current events rather than the events that are in memory...change a lot of what you are used to... dont pay attention to the usual because once you find that groove you will feel better than ever and you will want to keep on grooving...
10169340 tn?1415846161 I can remember seating arrangements of classes I had in high school! (And today is my 51st birthday)! But the short term memory issue that is bothering you is a very real Chiari-related symptom. I am not knowledgeable about the anatomical explanation behind this memory loss. What I do know - as Selma says - a true Chiari specialist will know the validity of your symptoms - and give you the office time that you deserve.