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TLE and Memory Loss
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 20:58Earlier this year, I have been noticing that my memory hasn't been as good as it usually is. This past semester in college I didn't get the good grades that I am used to getting in my classes and I think that it is due to my memory in some way. On Monday, I found out that I have Medial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. The way my neurologist's nurse explained the term, it was a full diagnosis. I want to hear that again. I was happy to hear that I am a likely candidate for Epilepsy surgery and all that. I have been dealing with Epilepsy since I was 2 years old. I am 22 years old and I am happy I know my type of Epilepsy in full medical terms.
Has anyone experienced memory loss due to TLE? Any comments or responses will be very helpful.
Re: TLE and Memory Loss
Submitted by GodivaGirl on Fri, 2013-08-16 - 22:34
Congrats on being a candidate for surgery. An idea to help with memory - have you tried Lumosity Games (www.lumosity.com). My memory has been horrible since my surgery 2 years ago - could be all the meds I have been on in life, surgery, who knows. Lumosity does help with a lot of things like memory, focus and attention to detail. Give it a try. Those games and my occupational therapist help me out lots.
Good Luck
Congrats on being a candidate for surgery. An idea to help with memory - have you tried Lumosity Games (www.lumosity.com). My memory has been horrible since my surgery 2 years ago - could be all the meds I have been on in life, surgery, who knows. Lumosity does help with a lot of things like memory, focus and attention to detail. Give it a try. Those games and my occupational therapist help me out lots.
Good Luck