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Short Term Memory Failing Quickly
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My mom has been losing her short term memory for about a year now. After a petscan it showed no signs of alzheimers, then in the same breath the doctor said they aren't always accurate. She tests well on that 30 point test when she is at the neurologist (29 & 28 out of 30 the two times she took the test). Then at home she can't remember seeing my sister the day before when she was at her house for dinner and forgets things that happened a few hours before. She also doesn't react to situations… read more

posted April 15, 2018
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Several months ago I was diagnosed with dementia because of a memory test. I was given 5 mg of Aricept and was told there may be Issues with my Bowels and let her know. I did have a issue and she wanted me to stay on it till my next check up. When I went back to the doctor she increased it to 10 mg. Started taking and went downhill very bad shape. I had the issue of blowing out at both ends. I was really sick and out of it. Checked on computer and there was a great list of possible side effects taking this drug. I was experiencing about eight of these symptoms. Immediately stopped taking the drug and I am back to my normal self. My memory is normal for being 75

posted May 1, 2018
A myALZteam Member

Also the first vitamin that seniors seem to lose is B12 and this will cause confusion and memory problems, So will a thyroid problem. When did she last have the check up?

posted April 22, 2018
A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member Does your Mom live alone? Isolation can cause confusion. So can dehydration, malnutritian, or infection. Does Mom have a fever? check the fridge to see how much she eats. Does Mom have trouble getting around? When you go to visit ...take her for walks and see how she copes with you there. perhaps she needs more stimulation in her day. All the brst, -Sharon

posted April 16, 2018
A myALZteam Member

My mother couldn't take most of the memory meds, made her more confused. Aricept especially was bad. Could be part of the problem. Just note if it is worse perhaps after starting it. It was like she was in "la la land" when she was on it.

posted April 25, 2018
A myALZteam Member

The 1st time my mom did this she had a sever UTI so sometimes it's just physical. Later we were able to watch for this

posted April 22, 2018

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