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Short-term memory loss post- seizure
Sat, 06/04/2005 - 14:56Comments
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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
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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.