Partial Seizures and Short Term Memory Loss - Epilepsy Message Board

kittykatoo · 02-12-2004, 10:27 PM

Does anyone who experiences seizures notice a memory deficit? I have been having simple partial seizures with a vengeance and notice a significant memory problem. My long term memory is incredible, but short term stuff is almost as bad as it gets. I'm curious if there's a link. Thanks!

LisaGuthrie · 02-13-2004, 11:40 AM

Hey Kitty,

Welcome to the board!! You've found a pretty great one here.

I don't have E - 2 of my 3 children do, Jenny 15, has CPs with only one that's generalized and Jake 2, also has CP with rapid generalization with nearly all his!

Yes, memory loss is a huge issue. Jenny has more problems with word recall and school studies then my older son ever dreamed of, and poor little Jake is 2 and not yet talking. I know that it's the seizures and meds that have kept him for putting things together like he should be.

Not much help, I know, but wanted to say Hello! Yak, away!

Love and light,

Lisa and kids

kittykatoo · 02-13-2004, 02:25 PM

Thank you for the info & the warm welcome! I'm learning so much here!!!

Well, it makes me feel better to know there's probably a reason for my poor memory than just having a bad memory without a plausible explanation. I earned average to above average grades in school but had to work three times harder than all of my friends because recall was so difficult. I can certainly relate to that.

Lisa

HelloKathy · 02-16-2004, 07:30 PM

I have complex partial epilepsy and although my seizures are a lot less frequent than they used to be, my memory is still pretty bad. I forget places I've gone, people I've met, and important events that have occured in my life and it is a really terrible feeling.

I want you all to look on the bright side of things- I got through college and graduate school while having complex partial seizures on a regular basis. I may not remember most of what I learned but I still got through it with good grades. I always think, if I was able to get through that, than I can do anything I want. It might be harder for me, but in the end I will be stronger for it!!
-Kathy

angie75 · 02-16-2004, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kittykatoo

Does anyone who experiences seizures notice a memory deficit? I have been having simple partial seizures with a vengeance and notice a significant memory problem. My long term memory is incredible, but short term stuff is almost as bad as it gets. I'm curious if there's a link. Thanks!

Hi:

I have complex partial epilepsy, and when it was less under control and I was having more seizures, I had more problems with short-term memory. That being said, I have an under-grad degree, so it wasn't an insurmountable problem for me (at least w/meds). I hope that helps,

Angie