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Do you suffer from memory problems?
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Polly34
Polly34
Joined in 2016
I call it brain fog or fibro fog due to having fibromyalgia. Its a part of the condition. Those close to me understand. I don't talk about it much because its me who has to live with it and deal with it every day.
Yank34
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Yank34
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My long term memory is excellent but my shorty term memory can be problematic. I’m never sure if this is due to the ageing process (currently 72 yrs old) or having MS for the past 45 years? Regardless of the cause(s), the way I deal with this issue is to keep personally, ‘refreshing/re-calling’ daily events to try to strengthen greater retention of what has recently transpired - worth a try?
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Somya.P
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Hello everyone,
How's everything going with you today? 😊
Have you had a look at this discussion? It might be useful to hear from some more of our members.
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Do you feel that your memory has changed? How do you manage these changes? Do you have any strategies to share with fellow members?
Feel free to post any questions, thoughts, or advice here!
Best regards,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼
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Somya
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JazzyC
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Joined in 2016
I seem to have a permanent brain fog. If I don't write things down i don't stand a chance of remembering. I forget things within about 5 minutes. However I try to keep my brain active by doing things like crosswords, number puzzles, I refuse to take my prescribed amount of tramadol aor paracetamol and only take oramorph as a last resort at night As I keep saying to my palliative nurse and Dr if I took the prescribed amount I would be like a zombie, as long as I can cope with the level of pain I will carry on as I am.
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Batbill1975
Batbill1975
Joined in 2023
Am Bipolar 1, GAD, PTS. My memory is definitely worsening with age. Take Quetiapine, Lamotrigine, Bisoprolol. Started taking Pregabalin two years ago. Take Zopiclone, only supposed to be taken for four weeks or so, but been on it for ten years. Was only diagnosed with manic-depression at forty. Before that miss-prescribed SSRI’s for twenty years. I’m convinced these have caused damage. Also prescribed Benzodiazepines. Know these are for short-term crisis use, but have taking Clonazepam for eight months now. Super effective & not built up any tolerance, so still as beneficial as when I started on them. I’m sure this cocktail of meds have seriously messed with short term memory. Also have read that manic-depressive brain cannot produce enough proteins, these are essential in protecting neurons and it’s only going to get worse over time. It’s so difficult, the meds help stop or minimize yet another psychotic break or passive suicidal ideation transitioning to active suicidal ideation. It’s scary knowing that my memory is only going to degrade from now on. Is anyone else in same situation? Doing whatever it takes to get through the day, but knowing that in the long-turn things are only going to get worse?
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KarenS
KarenS
Joined in 2015
@Batbill1975 I'm sorry to hear this. I just wanted to ask you about Pregabalin, I take 600mg/day because i have Trigemianal Neuralgia. I hate taking this medication (have done so for 2 years). Have you ever tried to come off it? I would love to but the pain is unbearable without it. I don't know which is worse, the horrific drug or the pain. x
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KarenS
KarenS
Joined in 2015
I think i have a problem with memory. My family say i am always repeating myself but i don't remember telling them in the first place!
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LizziB
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LizziB
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Joined in 2022
Hello everyone,
How are you doing today?
As we get older, many people begin to notice a change in their memory. Most times, it is something that naturally happens with age, but other times it can be linked to a disease.
What about you? Have you noticed memory changes? What do you do to cope? Do you have any tips to share with other Carenity members?
Let's share!
Take care,
Lizzi from the Carenity team