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Memory Loss Saw my doctor today...

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JennifersHope

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I saw my primary today who took care of me last time I was in the hospital... He told me I am in great shape..He said he has never seen me in better shape then I was today...

..He gave me the usual lecture.. "Are you still going to be a nurse?" UGGGG "Why don't you go into research?" DOUBLE UGG..He told me my CF is no longer mild HA He said in the past year and half my health has become more severe... Ha Don't know why I am laughing.. But to me.. IT is what it is without calling it mild or severe.... anyway.. WHat was the point of this post???? OH YEAH Memory LOSS....

I talked to him again about my memory loss..I am still freaked out by it.. I had a very traumatic experience a few years ago with memory loss, and I just have a fear of that happening again.....He told me he isn't surprised I don't remember being in the hospital... He said I was"SO SICK. Struggling to breath low O2 Sats, Had a bad infection, and my blood sugars were real high, Prednisone etc" Thing is... I can't even argue with him because I don't remember being there....I can only read what the reports say...

I don't know why I am having a hard time believing him that it was that....I don't know what to think..but my memory now is okay, but not spectacular.... I am out of ideas..

Thanks for letting me babble,

Jennifer
 
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JennifersHope

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I saw my primary today who took care of me last time I was in the hospital... He told me I am in great shape..He said he has never seen me in better shape then I was today...

..He gave me the usual lecture.. "Are you still going to be a nurse?" UGGGG "Why don't you go into research?" DOUBLE UGG..He told me my CF is no longer mild HA He said in the past year and half my health has become more severe... Ha Don't know why I am laughing.. But to me.. IT is what it is without calling it mild or severe.... anyway.. WHat was the point of this post???? OH YEAH Memory LOSS....

I talked to him again about my memory loss..I am still freaked out by it.. I had a very traumatic experience a few years ago with memory loss, and I just have a fear of that happening again.....He told me he isn't surprised I don't remember being in the hospital... He said I was"SO SICK. Struggling to breath low O2 Sats, Had a bad infection, and my blood sugars were real high, Prednisone etc" Thing is... I can't even argue with him because I don't remember being there....I can only read what the reports say...

I don't know why I am having a hard time believing him that it was that....I don't know what to think..but my memory now is okay, but not spectacular.... I am out of ideas..

Thanks for letting me babble,

Jennifer
 
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Emily65Roses

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I don't have any idea for the memory thing... but as to this:
<blockquote>Quote<br><hr>..He gave me the usual lecture.. "Are you still going to be a nurse?" UGGGG "Why don't you go into research?" DOUBLE UGG..<hr></blockquote>
I realize he's just trying to protect your health. But you are an adult and have come to your decision. I would seriously tell him to respect that you're an adult and lay off. You realize the risks, but have made your choice. That really makes me angry.
 
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Emily65Roses

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I don't have any idea for the memory thing... but as to this:
<blockquote>Quote<br><hr>..He gave me the usual lecture.. "Are you still going to be a nurse?" UGGGG "Why don't you go into research?" DOUBLE UGG..<hr></blockquote>
I realize he's just trying to protect your health. But you are an adult and have come to your decision. I would seriously tell him to respect that you're an adult and lay off. You realize the risks, but have made your choice. That really makes me angry.
 
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anonymous

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Hey,

As regards the memory loss thing, I recently posted about some traumtic things that happened in my life when I was younger. Anyway, 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic stress disorder because of those things. The traumatic incidents that cause it can vary greatly, from one single thing happening, to years of living with something traumatic. Anyway, I don't remember any of my teen years. I'll remember things if I see a photograph or something. But, I have hardly any recollection at all. I don't even remember most of the time I spent dating my husband. Even now I'll forget things completely, I'll forget whole conversations, like-I recently had a serious conversation with a family member and went to tell my sister about it. I'm talking, serious family drama stuff. I couldn't remember one thing from the whole talk we had.

My psychaitrist says that I shouldn't fight it. If I'm don't remember something, there is probably a reason my body won't let me remember it. My brain just says "enough!" and shuts it off. It's very frustrating though. I know what you mean. Try to let it go and not make you anxious. If you need to remember it, you will eventually.

Hang in there.......and tell your doc to let go of the nurse thing. Though, he probably is just being overprotective.

Christian
 
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anonymous

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Hey,

As regards the memory loss thing, I recently posted about some traumtic things that happened in my life when I was younger. Anyway, 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic stress disorder because of those things. The traumatic incidents that cause it can vary greatly, from one single thing happening, to years of living with something traumatic. Anyway, I don't remember any of my teen years. I'll remember things if I see a photograph or something. But, I have hardly any recollection at all. I don't even remember most of the time I spent dating my husband. Even now I'll forget things completely, I'll forget whole conversations, like-I recently had a serious conversation with a family member and went to tell my sister about it. I'm talking, serious family drama stuff. I couldn't remember one thing from the whole talk we had.

My psychaitrist says that I shouldn't fight it. If I'm don't remember something, there is probably a reason my body won't let me remember it. My brain just says "enough!" and shuts it off. It's very frustrating though. I know what you mean. Try to let it go and not make you anxious. If you need to remember it, you will eventually.

Hang in there.......and tell your doc to let go of the nurse thing. Though, he probably is just being overprotective.

Christian
 
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anonymous

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My husband couldn't remember a lot about a lot of his hospitalizations if he was really really sick - particularly if he'd benn on IV steriods.
Just as well, I think.
Wish I couldn't.
-LisaV
 
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anonymous

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My husband couldn't remember a lot about a lot of his hospitalizations if he was really really sick - particularly if he'd benn on IV steriods.
Just as well, I think.
Wish I couldn't.
-LisaV
 
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Faust

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I was going to give an opinion, but I forgot what it was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Faust

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I was going to give an opinion, but I forgot what it was <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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anonymous

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Sometimes stress and lack of sleep can cause my mind to forget for a moment but In a minute or so I remember. When I do not put pressure on myself to remember then I do remember what I wanted to say. Risa
 
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anonymous

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Sometimes stress and lack of sleep can cause my mind to forget for a moment but In a minute or so I remember. When I do not put pressure on myself to remember then I do remember what I wanted to say. Risa
 
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