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Does Anyone With The Memory Problems (like Me) That Can Remember Some Things (both Short Term And Long Term)? I Can Remember A Lot Of Thing.

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GA - Peachtree Corners
March 31, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have always had a sketchy long-term memory. I started having seizures 4 years ago at age 39, and it has affected my long and short-term memory.
I feel like every time I have an episode, I lose a few more old memories.
I think it's mostly affected my ability to remember old faces, new names, directions to places, and other small things. But I think I still easily remember important things and stuff I find interesting.
I'm still trying to figure out how to restart work in a new field having to remember things with brain issues. Not giving up hope, though.
Wishing you all the best, friend! ❤️

April 1, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks!

April 1, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks!

April 1, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, I think that is dif per person, I think that my mem is not what it was when I was diagnosed and younger, but I say my mem is a 1 on the 3 scale being the best, I am ok with that though, taking into consideration my current condition and age the meds etc, Im ok with that in my life with, my opinion

March 31, 2024 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It may be effected if your seizures occur where your memory is stored in the brain. I had the mapping surgery in 01 to see where my senses were as well as my memory. Having a brain tumor removed caused some memory and emotional problems for me. Mapping surgery helped me some but not enough.

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