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Right Temporal Lobe Surgery
Tue, 11/15/2005 - 00:19Topic: Surgery and Devices
My right temporal lobe was removed 36 years ago. I find that I'm having a HORRIFIC time remembering the easiest of things, dropping names I've known forever - some of my friends think I'm just selfish and self centered rather than this forgetful at my age. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is it normal after 3 brain operations? I am medicated for seizures and haven't had one in 21 years but I also live with a lot of pain daily that just never quits but is not connected to seizures.
Re: Right Temporal Lobe Surgery
Submitted by angel_lts on Tue, 2005-11-15 - 14:25
Janet, Yes the memory problem is from surgery. I have the same problem too. It can be hard to deal with. But dont let it get you down. I too have had surgery but the left temoral lobe. take care Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EpilepsyApproach/