Monday, July 13, 2009

Re: [epilepsy] Re: what do I do about memory loss



I too have poor recall .  I'm not sure sometimes if it's brain tumor, chemo or epilepsy.  I decided not to get stressed, I find thinking too hard just triggers a seizures.  I have the 2 min span for recall. If I loss track of words or conversation; "Brain fart" is my response and the thought finally comes.  Then I can respond.  The harder I try to recall the longer it takes.  Keeping my calm works best for me.

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From: no_seizures_since_surgery <stephenpales@yahoo.com>
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 10:29:21 AM
Subject: [epilepsy] Re: what do I do about memory loss

Hi Tammy,

What is epilepsy related is the problem of retrieval of words when speaking. This is a common epilepsy problem (my problem since 1975) which causes people to substitute words as they speak. Which in turn makes what we say a little more difficult for others to understand what we are trying to speak about (smile). I'm an expert at causing others to stare at me looking like they haven't a clue what I tried to say (smile)! Take care, keep a smile on your face!

Steve

--- In epilepsy@yahoogroup s.com, Tammy Wolfgram <tammy@...> wrote:
>
> I have problems with word retrieval that is not epilepsy related. I
> find that if I talk out loud about what I am trying to remember,
> those verbal cues often bring the missing word or phrase into my
> mind. Just one thing that may help a little.
>
> Tammy
>

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