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Short-term memory loss post- seizure

Sat, 06/04/2005 - 14:56
Please, does anyone identify with this problem?My son, 21yo now, has always found that after a seizure he has no memory of the past 2-6 hours preceding the seizure.e.g. went out to tea with his friend to celebrate their anniversary and had a seizure later that night. The following day he could not remember anything of that evening from when I had dropped him at her place at 6.30pm. Still doesn't till this day 2yrs later. (by all accounts they had a lovely time..)He finds this aspect of his condition the most upsetting. This is just one of many examples. My heart aches seeing the sad look on his face as we piece together his movements on a particular day.This doesn't help when trying to identify auras etc. either as he doesn't remember.Does anyone find this happens to you?I have read many posts about memory in general and see this in him too, but not seen much about this other aspect.Thanks for your time,Maryanne.

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RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Short-term memory loss post- seizure

Submitted by clover30 on Tue, 2005-06-14 - 09:36

I just found this recentlly and can relate.I had 2 grand mals 12 years ago. Went to Emory in Atlanta for testing.No cause was found.Went on Dilantin.Stayed on it all these years,Have much long term memory loss.About 18 months ago I started having partial complex.Have had 8 in last 18 months.Once drove from one store to another not realizing what I was doing.In the store I stated thinking "what am I doing here".Got home there was a message for my husband on answering machine from first store pharmacist telling him I was sick and to come get me.I called and asked what happened and he told me that I had blacked out but told them I was OK and they let me leave.Would never have known what happened if store had not called.I have no auras and no memory of them.Taking 100mg Zonegran and 200 mg dilantin daily but still having them.Do not drive any more.

 

I just found this recentlly and can relate.I had 2 grand mals 12 years ago. Went to Emory in Atlanta for testing.No cause was found.Went on Dilantin.Stayed on it all these years,Have much long term memory loss.About 18 months ago I started having partial complex.Have had 8 in last 18 months.Once drove from one store to another not realizing what I was doing.In the store I stated thinking "what am I doing here".Got home there was a message for my husband on answering machine from first store pharmacist telling him I was sick and to come get me.I called and asked what happened and he told me that I had blacked out but told them I was OK and they let me leave.Would never have known what happened if store had not called.I have no auras and no memory of them.Taking 100mg Zonegran and 200 mg dilantin daily but still having them.Do not drive any more.

 

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Short-term memory loss post- seizure

Submitted by txrhb1 on Sun, 2005-06-19 - 12:32

Hi ,

I hope things are getting better.  I had a seizure yesterday morning, followed by a migraine, and have lost the entire day, including the seizure.   I have snippets of ithe day, but most of the day is GONE!  My doctor had given me something for migraines, to take when the headache came on, but couldn't get out of bed to find it.  I have temporal lobe epilepsy, with temporal mesial sclerosis on both sides (worse on the right).   Apparently, my short term memory is worse than long-term.

Staying  positive?  There are days when I am, and days when I am not.  mainly, it's the support of my family and doctor that helps.  I try to keep a sense of humor, although not always successful.  The best thing is hoping that they will find the medication that will stop, or decrease the seizures.  Getting a diagnosis was very helpful...watching this board and seeing that there are others who are going thru the same thing has also helped.

Wish I could help and hoping you find some answers soon,

Barbie

Hi ,

I hope things are getting better.  I had a seizure yesterday morning, followed by a migraine, and have lost the entire day, including the seizure.   I have snippets of ithe day, but most of the day is GONE!  My doctor had given me something for migraines, to take when the headache came on, but couldn't get out of bed to find it.  I have temporal lobe epilepsy, with temporal mesial sclerosis on both sides (worse on the right).   Apparently, my short term memory is worse than long-term.

Staying  positive?  There are days when I am, and days when I am not.  mainly, it's the support of my family and doctor that helps.  I try to keep a sense of humor, although not always successful.  The best thing is hoping that they will find the medication that will stop, or decrease the seizures.  Getting a diagnosis was very helpful...watching this board and seeing that there are others who are going thru the same thing has also helped.

Wish I could help and hoping you find some answers soon,

Barbie

RE: RE: RE: Short-term memory loss post- seizure

Submitted by queen833 on Mon, 2005-06-20 - 18:22
I wanted to let Maggie know that I have had similar experiences to what you're describing your daughter Marie is having. My first seizures were simple partials and I didn't know what they were, but I remember the sensation and that's what the Dr. told me. The "aura" I would have, would be triggered by an insignifigant visual which I believed I had dreamt. (Maybe I did, who knows) It would be a certain angle that I looked at my clock on the nightstand and that could do it. I got "de ja vu" and it triggered a fear and panic in me that there was going to be an earthquake. These became frequent and it took me a little while to realize there was not going to be an earthquake, but the dream-like sensation and fear were still there. I didn't experience black outs when I was having these types of seizures and I rarely have them now. Tell marie she's not the only dreamer.Maya

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