Another whacky question...

[SheriG]

Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well (as well as we can be!) OK, I have a weird question. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I take a bunch of meds for my IC. Lately, my short term memory is shot. Someone will tell me something, and by later that day, I don't remember what the person told me. I find it very frustating ( so does my family ). I am just not sure if it could be med related or if I am just loosing my marbles!! :lmao: :dizzy: I will probably give the doc a jingle tomorrow, and get his input. Thanks in advance for any ideas you might have! :grouphug: :kiss:

[kadi]

Hi Sheri,
Could be the meds, so calling your doctor is a good idea!! If it's not...

Pain & stress also can affect short term memory. Yes, I've had that happen. There is just so much to pay attention to with IC - what to eat, where to go, what to wear, how much & what to do. Being careful all the time takes thought & energy so there's less attention available for other things & people sometimes. It does get easier with time as more becomes automatic & you learn what works & doesn't for you.

Hugs, wishing you better days soon,
Kadi

[Katrina]

I agree with Kadi....I find that my short term memory is a lot better than when I first quit working........now the IBS diagnosis has slowed it a bit as I learn new things but otherwise doing better in that area.

I don't know what all kinds of meds you are on....but I know when I take my strongest pain pill understanding and memory go down....I know if I have taken that and something important is said it should be wrote down.....sometimes makes me wants to record doctor appointments.

Hope things get better.

:grouphug::grouphug:

[ICNDonna]

I agree it could be meds. Stress can also do it. I do think it's a good idea to discuss it with your doctor.

Sending healing thoughts,

Donna

[crystilclear]

I agree with everyone else. I know I say wacky things and get my words confused at least 3-8 times a day. I even get my kids names confused sometimes. I think it is definately a combo of meds, fibro, and stress for me. I hope things are clearer for you in the future. Even if it is something harmless I bet you will feel better just asking your doctor and making sure it isn't anything else. Take care - Chris :)

[SheriG]

Thanks for your replies to my post. I do think some of it is the Methadone...I cut my dose in half cuz it was making me way to loopy (if that's possible) Again, thanks, you guys are the best! :angel:

[jen_dahling]

Just wanted to add that my memory was shot for about 2 months when the worst of my symptoms were at their all-time high. I wasn't on any meds so I am guessing that it was from the stress of having chronic pain. The body's defense mechanisms kick in and it can be taxing on just about everything, including memory. Take care.

[Jeanne D.]

Short term memory -- what is that? :rolleyes: LOL. Mine is absolutely shot!

Medication, stress, not enough rest, a chronic illness, and anemia can all cause problems with short term memory. I suffer from severe anemia due to hemmorrhaging Hunner's ulcers. I have a hard time remembering things and a harder time trying to get out what I need to say. I can think it, but getting it out verbally -- what a jumble. I often joke that "I need to stand on my head to think," so the one, little, oxygen carrying, red blood cell that I have left in my body can travel to my brain and allow me a thought process.

What a life!! :lmao:

Jeanne