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Frightening memory loss 😂

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Bubbins
Bubbins

Hi all,

Had a horrible horrible day today.  My memory loss seems to be getting worse, which is just frightening me to death.  I had a referral at work to occupational health and of course barely sat down before dissolving into tears.  I nearly took the wrong road to get there ( which of course should be a familiar route).  Before I went, I tried to phone to confirm I had the correct date and time, but, despite staring at the letter, managed to phone the fax number. The letter also stated "unit 12", so I turned up at "unit 10", thought I must have the wrong place, so drove out of the site completely.  He acknowledges I have a problem calling it "mild but significant memory loss". Now it's a horrendous wait of blood tests, before they consider doing proper memory tests.  He said it could be hormonal, deficiencies, anxiety.....I am frightened to death it's dementia and am now in a complete state.  I don't have any other symptoms you ladies speak of, no aches or pains.  I did have several night sweats going back a few months, but it all came on in September with sudden "spaced out" feelings, which has turned into total forgetfulness on a really scarey level.  And yes I am the one who drove off without paying for fuel and had the police around. I am also the one who works with aluminium and God knows what other metals.  I'm only 45, but with a prolactinoma I am back on medication for.  I have just spiralled into complete despair 😪 

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  • susan556
    susan556 Bubbins

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    OMG this is so awfull to read about and so many of you suffering from it too, i do get brain fog but nothing like you are describing hear, must be very worrying but the quicker you get to the cause  the quicker your get the help you need.  i agree, do talk to your sister, she is a doctor so let her know just how bad things are for you. I hope you get this sorted and feel better soon, is there any part of the body menapause doesnt affect im wondering.
    • Bubbins
      Bubbins susan556

      Posted

      Thankyou.  It's all very odd. Was relieved today to find that my brain seemed to be working fine.  Had a quite involved job to go to with lots to think about and multitask and I managed it all fine, as well as supervise someone else and make decisions.  Was late off work, and now at home and feel wired.  Totally hyper which I haven't felt in ages.  Maybe just relieved.  All very odd.  Bodes well for getting some housework done tho!x
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay Bubbins

      Posted

      Hi bubbins

      Try and relax and switch off, warm bath and chill for the evening.

      😃

      This brain fog can hit at any time some days worse than others then days of none..

      I have had people talk to me and brain foggingly not really taken it in, and then 😳 they've asked me about it, Ugh.. Well.. My response is.

      ' run that by me again' 😃

      Blame the hormones dont over think about it

      Big hugs

      Jay x

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