General Chat

Oops sorry about that, didnt even notice after reading it a couple of times! I'm crying laughing LOL. I will change it though.

Don't know Denise - but he probably gets paid loads to write it (His name is Dr Ali by the way!!) One interesting piece says with regard to stress in the neck "when you are stressed, the neck muscles tenses. Physical stress, for instance sitting for hours at a computer (!), driving long distances or insomnia, can have the same effect. This can cause the circulation of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) and blood to slow down, particularly the supply that flows through the vetebral arteries. If this happens, the limbic system suffers from "power failure" as its fuel fails to get through. (Just what the limbic system is I don't know) There you are then girl - it's sitting at the computer what does it - now, what were we talking about? Is it time for a marmite sandwich? Love - Jacqui

William - dont know about Scouseland but the buggers are HUGE in Nottingham, and I'm just off to Safeway to buy up their entire consignment of Marmite! Jacqui

I'm back, prepared dinner, so can spend a few mins on here. So what this doctor means then, is my husband's memory loss has something to do with my cycle, because he doesn't drink beer, he drinks wine, cut down on salt after stroke, hates marmite, etc, etc, just something to fill up a page in the paper I reckon. My husband had a problem for a long while with time, was quite shocked when I was talking to a social worker and stated he'd had his stroke 7 months previously, he thought it was only weeks. M.

Morfydd - probably my fault by not explaining that Dr Ali was answering the query put by a FEMALE reader! Hence, the reference to the female cycle. I presume he was talking about the bodily female cycle, and not the "lack of cross-bar cycle" that ladies ride (lol) Although, from his potty response, perhaps he was! Jacqui

Jacqui, LoL

Been thinking about it, and will definitely ride my "cycle" to Safeway, buy up all the Marmite I can find, come home and prepare the dinner (no salt, no broccoli, no chickpeas, no bread, no pizza), will refrain from using the computer and thus ensure my "limpatic system" is unimpaired and then,.... and then.............I forget what I was going to do! Jaqui

Norah, My other half suffered from meningitis when he was younger which has left him with epilepsy and learning difficulties. One of his problems is the concept of time, if you ask him about something that happened yesterday, he will say it happened weeks ago. If you say to him 'do you want a cuppa?' he will say that he has only just had one when it has been a couple of hours. Sue

my son had Group B menigitis at birth (he wasnt expected ti live) and since the age of 11 has had epilepsy he suffers from memory loss the menigitis causes short term memory loss plus prospective memory loss the epilepsy cause memory loss and the drugs used to control it cause memory loss he has nocturnal epilepsy so he is able to drive and passed both parts of his test at 17 yrs old....no memory loss there...lol he is of average intelligence which is good because school was a constant problem because he often forgot what he'd been taught and also forgot homework...and no it wasn't a ploy by him to get away with it...lol we are proud of how he copes with life lou

Hi Denise, I suffered short term memory loss after my brain op 10 years ago. It is improving slightly, but as fast as it does, old age (i'm 58 not THAT OLD) is creeping in, thats my story anyway. It also affected my visual memory. I have to meet someone about half a dozen times before I can be confident of knowing them. The trouble is that I look the picture of health so everyone thinks I'm putting it on, especially my children! Anyway thats enough of a moan for now TTFN Dee

Lou, That is wonderful to know that your son has not let it get in the way of his life and I don't blame you for being proud. We are at present waiting for an appointment for other half to be assessed for surgery as his cannot be controlled and they have found a small scar. My daughter has abscence seizures (she is not related to him) and gets so annoyed when she feels that anyone treats her differently, the worst culprits being the teachers at school! Hers is in the main controlled with just the odd little hiccup. Looks like a pharmecy in our house LOL!!! But the attitude in our house is that there are always others far worse off than yourself.. Sue:-)

My son developed epilepsy in 1996 caused by the stress of bullying, he used to have nocturnal seizures, he still has absences. My daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy last March and takes anti-epilepsy drugs, which give her problems with her words, she is not allowed to drive, which really annoys her, she shouldn't drink alcohol, which she does and that annoys me. My husband has said to tell you lot who suffer from short term memory loss, take Omega 3 fish oils, he swears they are helping him. M.

63 and never had Major Surgery. I have a problem with time. Can't remember if it was last weekend or several weekends ago when something happened. If I don't make a shopping list I am guaranteed to forget something important. Even my Tree is a mystery to me and I have to constantly look up to see who and when I am researching. And when I am typing a reply to someone on the Boards I often forget who I am replying to. Still, I don't look upon it as a loss as long as I have the means to record things, on Computer or scraps of paper. Wishing you all the best, Jim

my biggest problem is numbers, i was told cant grasp them coz of my brain, im hopeless in a new place or out and about as i get lost, funny thing is i went to the toilet in a pub once, there were 2 doors to go back into the bar, i came out and stood there for 5 mins working out what door to go through. i have hydracephalus and a valve in my head but touch wood (smack) ive had no problems with it. jo

I had a hysterical, sorry, hysterectomy eighteen months ago and now my memory is awful. If I don't write it down I forget it although it is steadly improving. Whenever I've had a general anaesthetic I've had memory problems and it takes a while to recover from the effects. Viv.

Hi Morfydd, Jacqui, Sue and EVERYONE that replied (that I cann't remember) You have ALL cheered us up so much. I have defiantley been put in my place when I think I have the worlds worsted problem, UNTIL I read your letters. Now I know it is really nothing to worry about, but I never did it was hubby that does all the worrying. I send my love and best wishes to you all for your help and encouragement. Take care, Denise

Denise, email me any time, talking really helps. M.

Hi Morfydd, does your daughter know that she should be elegible for an invalidity bus pass if your council does them. my op left me with epilepsy and I have only just found out that I am elegible for a flat rate bus pass because I'm not allowed to drive. This is in Lancashire, but I'm sure other counties must do them as well.Dee

Thanks Dee, yes I managed to get her one back a few months ago, very useful because she travels to work by bus. M.

Did you know that if the person with Epilepsy has to be accompanied when they travel on the bus then the person with them can get a pass too. Our council just requires a letter from the doctor to confirm this. Sue:-)