Aware of any diseases or disorders that cause memory problems?

Question

Let me better explain these memory problems:
-having a conversation and in the blink of an eye forget everything you just talked about.
-having trouble ruminating on previous years and past-times.

Answer 1

My son has memory problems, and he is diagnosed as having Major Depression. His father use to complain about this memory thing too. He was diagnosed as Manic/Depressive or Bi-Polar.

Answer 2

You can have memory problems in a few ways. 1-Information doesn't really get in in the first place. This is an attention problem, technically, but people commonly report it as a memory problem. If you have trouble really focussing on what other people are talking about, it's attention. This involves problems in the frontal lobes of the brain. 2-The information gets in, but it doesn't get stored. This is a hippocampal/temporal lobe problem. 3-The information gets in, but you have difficulty retreiving it. You can pick things out of a list, but you can't come up with them on your own. We're back with the frontal lobes again.



If "trouble ruminating on previous years" means that you try to call up memories from the past, and nothing comes up, well, that's a memory problem. But if it means that you tend to get stuck in the past and can't get unstuck, then we're actually back to the attention issue. You can't control your attention. In the first case, you can't direct it sufficiently to what people are saying to get it in your memory. In the second case, you can't move it away from thoughts that are unhelpful.



A lot of things can be causing these problems--difficulty with attention is a symptom of most psychological problems and a number of physical problems, too. However, rumination is a characteristic of depression, which is very common, so that is a place to start. Simple fatigue or hormonal changes can do the same thing.



Talk to a doctor or psychologist. They can give you precise information and treatment options based on a more complete clinical interview and testing. However, attention problems (even those that feel like memory problems) are extremely common. So don't worry too much about them, just go to an expert so that you can shake them off.

Answer 3

Yes, but unfortunately the 3 doctors I've told about this have all shrugged off these two of my symptoms. One gave me Trazadone which I found out was a tranquilizer (ugggggh). Another put me on Zoloft/Zyprexa (ugggggh). The last put me on a low dose of Xanax because I was having panic attacks and having trouble with driving (afraid of wrecks, forgetting where/when to turn, anxiety, etc.). Guess what. Xanax can cause memory problems at high doses but at small doses I was actually able to have everything around me sort of slow down. It really did help alot. One MAJOR problem. Xanax is frowned upon because of all the attention it has gotten for its potential abuse. I have to admit that I did take an extra dose a time or two because I didnt want to even come close to having another panic attack. Basically, it made me very sleepy and unable to function at work. Toward the end of my prescription I began to space my doses out to only .5mg per 3days or as needed. My Dr. told me to take 2-3 / day, and once he forgot and said I was taking more than he had told me to and made me feel like an addict. Xanax is NOT physically addictive, but it is mentally habit forming. My body never "craved" it, just....had panic attacks, unnecessary worry, or other symptoms. Even now I experience symptoms but nothing like the terrible ones I had before. I need to be back on Xanax but due to the unlawful use by so many, those few of us who could really use it must suffer. The last doctor I went to put me on Lexapro- it increased the smptoms. A doctor seemed to brag, "I haven't prescribed xanax in seven years." I couldn't help but think of all the people they DIDNT help.



So far Ive been diagnosed as Bi-polar and just Depressed..... "just", hah!



Good luck I will be watching your answers to this ?..... :)

Answer 4

A lot depends on factors like age and any conditions that are already present. Are you on medications of any sort that could be affecting you? You didnt mention your age. I have the same problems you mention and I have had fibromyalgia for 9 years.

Answer 5

well...i'm thinking ADD.

i have ADHD and it is awfully a pain in the butt

when someone is talking to me then i look at the floor

and then they end up saying something else and i totally

don't get what theyre talking about.

oh...so basically, in short...attention deficit------inability to remember short-term, sometimes long-time memory, losing concentration easily....and other bad...memory-concentration problems....yeah!

well, if you wanna go herbal without having to go to the doc....research bayer nutritional science...it has like gingko something another extract and omega 3 supplements....it helps improve memory and a bunch of other things.

Answer 6

There are a lot of conditions that cause memory problems. Anemia is what I got.

Answer 7

Yes as a matter of fact I do.



My ex girlfriend has such a condition. You would know one of them.



Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can carry that symptom as well as Chronic Widespread Pain, in which sufferers often develop Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a "bonus"

Answer 8

It could be a B12 deficiency. I have it, and know of 2 other people who have it.



Simple blood test to diagnose, and there's a maintenance program for medical treatment.

Answer 9

>> Ginko & Fish Oil are meant to help with recovering reminiscence. try some crosswords/brainteasers ~ the concepts/concepts is nearly a muscle ~ The extra demanding circumstances we provide it, the extra suitable that's going to be. perchance a docs checkup would help additionally. Ciao!

Answer 10

multiple personalities disorder... umm, maybe a brain injury, did you hit your head or anything?

Answer 11

yes i do they are uh what was the question again?