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Short-term memory loss post- seizure
Sat, 06/04/2005 - 14:56Topic: Family & Friends
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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My seizures had been
Submitted by Amy Head on Wed, 2017-10-04 - 02:56
My seizures had been controlled for years with meds until over the last year a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and new added meds have increased partial seizures. Last week was the first granmal in many years. Very upsetting. I remember up to a few minutes before the seizure, but after a granmal seizure I have spotty amnesia for up to two weeks. My mind is a little slow and "foggy" & overall memory builds Over that two weeks, but is definitely slower thought building capabilities. Changed meds up today and looking for other things I can do to help myself.
i have NORSE and I'm just
Submitted by stephkillsit on Wed, 2017-10-11 - 22:31
i have NORSE and I'm just happy to be alive, prayers to those that didn't make it its been 20+ months for me
I had a turn yeaterday where
Submitted by Tonka_59b9373eb2355 on Wed, 2017-09-13 - 09:48
I had a turn yeaterday where head went all funny dont think i went into a full seizure thought i went to bed at about 8 and was told today i was in bed just before 7 and a friend arrived about 20 mins ago and asked how i was because apparently she was here yesterday but i cant remember her being here and had appointment today and felt like i could not take anything in and keep it in the head and could not respond to the questions as if the brain was not working proper