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Having Memory Problems- Anyone Have Ideas On How To Improve My Memory.

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Kirkwood, MO
August 11
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Well we have to write things on a board what we have to do that day and sometimes we just don't look at that .. I have to do it myself ..

August 16
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When we have epilepsy our brain cells die effecting our memory

August 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When on earlier medications the memory play of forgetting at times did take place and how I attempted to "fix" was by using the vitamin Gingko Biloba with doctor's go ahead. We decided in the end the medication just wasn't worth using for my benefit then flipped it to another. What I can say about taking the Gingko, I actually found my memory improving and I could do better throughout the day. The medication is a big deal on what can be taken to help the memory. At the time I could take Gingko, we then changed to another type of medication so I needed to stop Gingko and never have looked for another but my memory is doing okay. So as I said, every medication works differently.

I would reach out to your specialist to hear their thoughts on over the counter memory medication then reach out to the local pharmacist just for a thought as they can give the okay there will be no reaction between taking it and all of your other medications. Hope the above helps.

August 11
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's dif per person, I would suggest getting people's opinions here which is ok with, but then ask your doc about the question you are asking about and get a professional opinion on what you are trying to get, my opinion here

August 11
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've tried all the suggested ways to keep the brain active with minimal effects. I've noticed My long term memory is beginning to fade a bit over the past few years.

August 12

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