My mother is having trouble remembering where she puts things, such as DVDS, and other things, such as where certain newspaper stories might be located, and sometimes fairly short-term (within the last few months) memories. I have the same problem. What could be any cause or treatment of this, if anything? Is it concerning?
2007-07-22 15:24:27 · 15 answers · asked by Madison D 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I am 16.5 and she is 49.
2007-07-22 15:41:06 · update #1
It hasn't been affecting her daily life (it's fairly minor stuff), but she's sincerely worried about it.
2007-07-22 15:41:51 · update #2
Short term memory loss. Try this web site, the licensed doctors on there will answer your questions for free.
http://www.WebMD.com
try some ginka biloka
2007-07-22 15:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Cheryl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't mention your mother's age, but as we age our short term memories do tend to get a little worse and we start to forget things like where we left the keys or where we read something.. no big deal, just a part of aging. There are tricks you can do to help with this, such as writing yourself notes(carry a notepad and pen in your purse) and putting items in designated spots so you don't have to remember where they are, for example.
As people have already mentioned if she and/or you are under any added stress it can cause you to have some problems with short term memory.... your brain is just too busy to be concerned with such trivial matters.
Some people have mentioned that it could be Alzheimer's, this does not sound like the case. With Alzheimer's it is not a matter of forgetting where you put the DVD, but forgetting what a DVD is and what you do with it. You don't forget where you left the keys, but what they are for.
Are you or your mother on any medications?(either prescribed or over the counter, including herbs) They could also be effecting memory.
I would not be concerned about what you described, unless it gets significantly worse in a short period of time, or she starts having problems with her long term memory.
If you are still concerned though, talk to your doctor. With a full history and being able to ask you all the specific questions needed he can let you know if there is any problems.
Good luck.
2007-07-22 22:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that our 'short term memories' hold only five things at any one time ... and that if we must 'drop something into long term memory to 'make room' for another short term memory, it frequently gets 'misfiled' ... and that is why you and your mother 'lose or forget things' all the time. You are 'overloading' your short term memories. Try carrying a small pad of paper and 'writing where you leave something,' or even the 'page numbers' and 'title' of newspaper articles ... that will 'drop them out of short term' but not put them into long term memory ... just 'look at your pad' and you'll 'find' just about everything you 'lose' frequently.'
2007-07-22 22:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like me and my son. We both have ADD. Not the kind where you are really hyper and stuff. Ours is more subtle. We never stop moving unless we are asleep. Not that most people would notice. It's little things like twitching a finger, bouncing a leg, tapping a foot. And the worst thing that goes along with our type of ADD is the forgetfulness! "I know I had that just a minute ago." "When did I say that?" stuff like that. Post-it notes are my lifeline! LOL
Go to your doctor and get tested. You may have ADD and just not realize it.
2007-07-22 22:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Laura H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be concerned, as this looks like a minor case of Alzheimer's. I haven't heard of any treatment besides maybe therapy and some memory increasing pill.
2007-07-22 22:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by Sarbinargh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When my hypoglycemia went untreated, I had the same effects. I started taking a supplement called gingko bilboa and it helped a lot. How old is your mother though? It could be the beginning of alzheimers :/
Try the supplement though because it increases circulation to the brain and it may help.
2007-07-22 22:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by Cat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it depends on your ages, but it sounds like Alzheimer or maybe shes just under alot of stress lately and is just forgetting things.
2007-07-22 22:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by answer queen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be all kinds of different things from stress to a nueromuscular disease to early Alzheimer's. You need to have her speak with her doctor.
2007-07-22 22:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if she is getting old it could be alzheimer's!! or even just your average forgetfulness!! BUT if it is affecting her daily life and becomes a real problem then i suggest seeing a doctor....dont let it go unnoticed and let a major disaster happen!! GOod luck
2007-07-22 22:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds normal to me but if you are worried then have her see the doc to get tested.
2007-07-22 22:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋