Memory loss every day after grand mal?!
Question: Memory loss every day after grand mal!?
I had an AVM removed in 03 and have had 3 seizures since!. One was last Sunday and since then I have woke up every morning and don't know where I am!. I don't remember certain parts of my new job and need to really think if it's 6am or pm!.
Could my last seizure have caused this much short term memory loss!? I remember how to drive to work but sit at my desk and forget how to enter my work into the PC!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Could my last seizure have caused this much short term memory loss!? I remember how to drive to work but sit at my desk and forget how to enter my work into the PC!Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Yes I would say the seizure caused the memory loss, that is typical in grand mal seizures and also more prolonged periods of tiredness after the seizure occur!. 3 seizures in 5 years is not too bad!. I would say though that the last seizure caused the short-term memory loss!.!.!.!.
However, you should seek advise with your neurologist to put your mind to rest!. I am a nurse, but it is always best to consult with your doctor!. Best of luck, and maybe try take a few days of work and recouperateWww@Answer-Health@Com
However, you should seek advise with your neurologist to put your mind to rest!. I am a nurse, but it is always best to consult with your doctor!. Best of luck, and maybe try take a few days of work and recouperateWww@Answer-Health@Com
Certainly - and it's not only grand mals which can cause this!. I have a dear friend who has more than a dozen different [and documented] seizures from grand & petite mals to absense and more!. They regularly whittle away at her memory and also some of her cognitive abilities [she used to be an incredible tax accountant and able to remember/memorize complex numbers with ease - now she struggles with phone numbers she's known for over a decade]!.
One of the greatest tools you have to fight this is not to get down on yourself - with a good rest [mentally as well as physically] you will find most things return to you!.
Work closely with your neuro doc to get them under control too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
One of the greatest tools you have to fight this is not to get down on yourself - with a good rest [mentally as well as physically] you will find most things return to you!.
Work closely with your neuro doc to get them under control too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Talk to your neuro!. That definitely sounds like a follow up issue!. The good news is that the brain has a remarkable ability to heal!. Hopefully, that's exactly what will happen with you real soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
my epileptic husband of 11 years, has always lamented how much his memory is terrible because of seizures!. He was diagnosed age 4!. he is almost 37Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to see your Neuro doctor!. This is something that needs to be looked into!. No one can tell you unless they are a Neurologist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
maybe you shouln't be driving and you should get on disability!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The side effects vary with the location of the AVM in the brain!. Your doctor will discuss the risks of serious complications association with the surgical removal of your AVM with you prior to surgery!. Possible side effects include stroke-like symptoms such as weakness in one arm or leg, numbness, tingling, speech disturbance, visual problems or even paralysis!.
The doctor will usually prescribe a course of medication to prevent seizures caused by irritation of the brain by the surgery!.
The chances of completely curing an AVM using surgical treatment is very high!. When completely removed, the AVM will not recur!.
Complete removal of the AVM gives immediate complete protection against bleeding!.
Only one surgical procedure is usually required!.
What are the disadvantages of Surgery!?
General risks of surgery would include infection and the possible need for a blood transfusion!.
Surgical treatment is only possible if the AVM is located in an area that is easily accessible to the surgeon!.
A longer hospital stay than any of the other treatments!.
A change of stroke or permanent deficit occurring as a result of the surgical treatment depending on the location of the AVM in your brain!.
symptoms include:
headache
mental confusion
lightheadedness
dizziness
double vision, blurred vision, or tired eyes
ringing in the ears
bad or metallic taste in the mouth
fatigue or lethargy
a change in sleep patterns
behavioral, personality or mood changes
trouble with memory, concentration, or calculation
decreased coordination
symptoms may remain the same or get better; worsening symptoms indicate a more severe injury
With moderate or severe TBI, the patient may show these same symptoms, but may also have:
loss of consciousness
personality change
a severe, persistent, or worsening headache
repeated vomiting or nausea
seizures
inability to awaken
dilation (widening) of one or both pupils
slurred speech
weakness or numbness in the extremities
loss of coordination
increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation
abnormal posturing, ie!. decorticate or decerebrate posturing
vomiting and neurological deficit (e!.g!. weakness in a limb) together are important indicators of prognosis and their presence may warrant early CT scanning and neurosurgical intervention!.
following symptoms being present
1!. Fatigue 2!. Sleep Disorder 3!. Headache 4!. Dizziness/Vertigo 5!. Irritability/Aggression 6!. Anxiety 7!. Depression/Lability 8!. Personality Changes 9!. Apathy
Cognitive problems
Most patients with severe TBI who recover consciousness suffer from cognitive disabilities, including the loss of many higher level mental skills!. Memory loss, the most common cognitive impairment among head-injured patients, occurs in 20
The doctor will usually prescribe a course of medication to prevent seizures caused by irritation of the brain by the surgery!.
The chances of completely curing an AVM using surgical treatment is very high!. When completely removed, the AVM will not recur!.
Complete removal of the AVM gives immediate complete protection against bleeding!.
Only one surgical procedure is usually required!.
What are the disadvantages of Surgery!?
General risks of surgery would include infection and the possible need for a blood transfusion!.
Surgical treatment is only possible if the AVM is located in an area that is easily accessible to the surgeon!.
A longer hospital stay than any of the other treatments!.
A change of stroke or permanent deficit occurring as a result of the surgical treatment depending on the location of the AVM in your brain!.
symptoms include:
headache
mental confusion
lightheadedness
dizziness
double vision, blurred vision, or tired eyes
ringing in the ears
bad or metallic taste in the mouth
fatigue or lethargy
a change in sleep patterns
behavioral, personality or mood changes
trouble with memory, concentration, or calculation
decreased coordination
symptoms may remain the same or get better; worsening symptoms indicate a more severe injury
With moderate or severe TBI, the patient may show these same symptoms, but may also have:
loss of consciousness
personality change
a severe, persistent, or worsening headache
repeated vomiting or nausea
seizures
inability to awaken
dilation (widening) of one or both pupils
slurred speech
weakness or numbness in the extremities
loss of coordination
increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation
abnormal posturing, ie!. decorticate or decerebrate posturing
vomiting and neurological deficit (e!.g!. weakness in a limb) together are important indicators of prognosis and their presence may warrant early CT scanning and neurosurgical intervention!.
following symptoms being present
1!. Fatigue 2!. Sleep Disorder 3!. Headache 4!. Dizziness/Vertigo 5!. Irritability/Aggression 6!. Anxiety 7!. Depression/Lability 8!. Personality Changes 9!. Apathy
Cognitive problems
Most patients with severe TBI who recover consciousness suffer from cognitive disabilities, including the loss of many higher level mental skills!. Memory loss, the most common cognitive impairment among head-injured patients, occurs in 20
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