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Memory loss

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glenys63516
glenys63516

Hi  This is my first posting on the forum. I was diagnosed with PMR exactly one year ago. Started on 30mgs Prednisolone and quite quickly got down to 12.5mgs, then had a flare after falling and bruising my ribs. Had to increase dose to 17.5mgs. Eventually got down to 7.5mgs but felt VERY tired and irritable so went back up to 10mgs. My GP is very good and lets me work out my own dosage. I am now on 9mgs doing the DS&S taper. My main problem concerns my memory. I've always had a good one but recently I struggle to remember and have to write things down or ask my husband to remind me. I also do stupid things. I've left the front door key in the lock on 3 occasions, once overnight!!. I've read on this forum about brain fog. Is this what I am suffering from? I'm getting quite worried! Perhaps someone could enlighten me. Many thanks

 

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    FlipDover_Aust glenys63516

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    I have suffered terrible brain fog in the 16 months since being diagnosed and put on pred.... it was at it's worse the second half of last year when I was on or around 20mg daily. And at that dose it just wasn't working. Ended up having to take methorexate to help lower my pred dose and once I got below 15 mg the brain fog compeltely disappeared. I am still forgetful and I can't concentrate, but at least I can listen and participate in normal conversations.  Age isn't a consideration for me at 52, so don't always think it's 'just my age'....  
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