I’m scared. Really scared

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I am having serious memory issues and learning problems. I can’t even pass the dementia test my dr gave me. I get brain lesions but top neurologists in the country don’t know why. It doesn’t match up with any known diseases, such as MS. I’m completely unable to work because I can’t remember things unless I write them down and refer to what I wrote. I don’t know if this is sz related or dementia. I don’t want to lose any more abilities than I already have. It’s very scary.

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Are you taking any meds that mess with your concentration or memory as a side effect?

Benzos for instance?

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I have similar issues. 39/m

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No benzos. Just Haldol, benztropine and Celexa

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I’m sorry @anon99082702

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Do you have SZ or sza?

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Yes. I have sza-depressive type

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Didn’t you somewhat-recently increase your activity level and lose weight?

I’d think increase in physical activity would help memory.

The memory problems come and go with me.

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That’s associated with causing dementia style symptoms.

This list of medications been shown to cause or are suspected of causing symptoms of dementia.

Anticholinergics:
Benztropine
Tolterodine
Dicyclomine

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Yes. I exercise regularly now and I lost 100 pounds (45 kg). But my memory just keeps getting worse

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Tell your doctor

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This sounds just like me! Thanks @everhopeful ! I’ll talk to my dr

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I’m sorry Zannah. I think it might be something you are taking. My eyesight… esp in the right eye… is getting worse because of the trihexyphenadil to stop the shakes the risperidone causes. I plan to try different medications in December when I’m on break from school. I’m afraid of getting weird side effects while studying …

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Good luck @anon63380492

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Thank you. Good luck to you too .hugs

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My doc says memory problems come and go with SZA. It fluctuates.

A while back I was so concerned I asked my doc for a dementia test. She said to talk to my pdoc first
He assured me it was normal to have the problems. It isn’t fun at all, but can get better.

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Ok. Thanks @anon4362788. That makes me feel better

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I’m glad. Just try not to worry so much. Sometimes it takes time to go away.

I spent months forgetting normal words!

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Thanks again @anon4362788. I’ll try to keep that and the benztropine in mind and stay calm

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Do you have Alzheimer’s ? It can be aggravated by stress.

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