Anyone have memory problems?

I was curious because it seems like my memory has gone down the TOILET every since I was on Prednisone this last entire summer. I was on Pred for a total of almost 8 months and although my memory was bad before, it's gotten WAY worse.. Even my friends know that I have a bad memory and know to not ask me to remember things, simply because I can't. I misplace things, I can't be depended on to remember anything.. It really sucks.. Tonight I misplaced my wedding ring, I hardly ever take it off, but I did today and was in a complete panic because I couldn't remember where I put it. I eventually found it on my bed and can't really remember putting it there... I was on the verge of tears literally.. I'm 46 and I feel too young for it to be something like altzheimers (sp)... I'm just curious if anyone else has memory issues.. maybe it's U/C related?? I can't stand it..

Um,
What was the question again?

I don't take pred for this condition but do know taking it in the past that is usually effects my short term memory.  I had to start making lists of stuff when I thought of it so I could remember later what I wanted to do.

Stress sure does affect my memory..... and Susie, you've sure been under stress!

Mine is terrible too. The other day I was reading the Lupus forum, I know I am weird, and they were talking about "Brain Fog" and I was like OMG, I HAVE THAT!! Maybe it is common with autoimmune conditions?

Red_34 said...
Subdued, Alzheimers doesn't always progress rapidly and yes they are aware of something not being right about their minds in the beginning. Many people with Alzheimers are the ones to make the initial step to seeing the doctor because they know. That's what makes having Alzheimers so horrible is because they know that something is wrong with their mind and there is nothing they can do about it short of taking meds that slow the progression.

Yes. In the very early stages, people notice their memory being not as good as it once was. It's once they past the earlier stages of dementia, they don't know they have a dementia. Their memory is often disoriented and confused. My step-grandmother had Alzheimer's. She didn't know that anything was wrong with her mind. My boyfriend's uncle's wife also has Alzheimer's. She doesn't realize it either. They will insist in certain things that just aren't true. For example, they will confuses people with other people.

I've been having memory issues for the past 30 years, and the life expectancy from diagnosis to death is three to 20 years. At least, I think I've been having memory issues for the past 30 years...

Subdued, yes unfortunately that is true. My Gma had Alzheimer's and I took care of her for 4 years before I had to put her in an assisted living center. Even when she was at her worse, she would have some lucid moments and tap her forehead trying to remember things and tell me that her memory is bad. So she knew something was not right when she was in her lucid moments but then she would revert back to the dementia. Sad, so sad :(

Susie, I just thought of something. Have you ever tried to do mental games? Sometimes by doing things that make you use your mind can actually sharpen the thought processes. I do a lot of reading but I also like crossword puzzles and Sudoku. I also play Scrabble on the computer at POGO. And of course I have my handy little sticky notes everywhere.

I found that my most recent round of prednisone messed me up big time!  I found myself forgetting when I worked even.  Well, I am blaming the prednisone anyway.......hoping it's not going to be a recurring theme in my life. 

I've been saying lately that my blonde minutes are starting to merge with my senior moments. I forget things all the time - my hubby and I can have a discussion about what to have for dinner, and ten minutes later I'll ask him if we ever decided what to have for dinner.

Fortunately, I still remember my name and how to wipe my butt.

Amazing how many of us have memory issues, either mild or moderate.. I'd put myself in the moderate category though, because a lot of times my memory problems effect my daily life.

It is correct that I'm going through an unbelievable amount of stress, although I feel I'm handling it pretty well. As well as the hubby addiction issues, I have a colonoscopy next week to see that this right sided pain is and I'm freaking out about going through the prep.. My GI did call me today and said he is not against me doing the hydrotherapy, as long as I'm good and cleaned out.. lol... He is such an amazing doctor.. I'm going back and forth though, I have a hard time deciding either doing the pill prep or the hydro... geez...

Also our business has been slow, so money is incredibly tight right now.. But I'm making my house payment every month at least.. lol... To think 3 years ago we had a net worth of over a million dollars and now I can't hardly afford to by a candle at the grocery store... lol..

SO I guess it could be stress effecting my memory, plus all the drugs I was on over summer doesn't help probably.... I'm trying not to worry about it too much and have used a lot of humor to get by... I guess I'll be ok.. just takes time to get through all this crap... lol...

OH and hansolo, I was on Lialda, that is listed as a prior med in my signature I think.. BUT.. I am on Pentasa now which is just another formulation of the same drug so who knows.. lol..

It sure feels good though to know that I'm not alone.. I love coming here to this forum :)