I’ve lost some of my memory - have you?
I was at the peak of my memory loss shorty after I had surgery. It felt like I was experiencing Alzheimer’s. I would forget words, stop mid-sentence because I forgot what I was saying, wouldn’t be able to remember events that had already taken place - the list goes on.
As my recovery has progressed, my memory has improved. The dense fog has cleared and my daily activities are no longer severely interrupted by my mind going blank. But I’m left with huge gaps. Have any of you experienced this?
Both my son and husband can remember past events so clearly - why can’t I remember? It’s like the memory has been permanently erased from my mind.
This past weekend, my husband and I spent the weekend in downtown Seattle - just the two of us. Before moving to Seattle three months ago, we had visited Seattle for the weekend a couple of years ago. And my husband was recalling the restaurant where we had eaten and the hotel we stayed in. He said ‘Don’t you remember eating at that restaurant, the one over there‘ (and pointed to the restaurant across the street). I couldn’t remember a damn thing. This is just one of many instances of a time I can’t remember.
I know that excess amounts of cortisol has adverse effects on a person’s memory - mostly short term. But does it erase blocks of memories all together? Or will it get better as recovery continues?
Thoughts anyone?
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I was just seen by an endocrinologist I made this appointment because of my hypothyroidism disease. After a cortisol suppression blook test he told me that he suspects Cusings Disease. My pituitary gland MRI showed no tumor. I was happy. He has ordered a glucose tolerance test and a 24 hour urine test. I’m quite concerned. I have been researching this disease on the internet. I have a lot of symptoms connected with Cushings.
I have several questions about this disease. I am so glad that I came upon this site. I would appreciate any help you can give me. I would love to hear from you.
Thank you,
Mary Jo
Thank you for reading - I’m more than happy to help any way I can. I’ll contact you directly by email.
Oh yes, memory. It really fritzes out during recovery, for whatever reason. I never knew what anyone was talking about. I had chunks gone from my memory bank. It felt like dementia.
It comes back a bit more later on. I still don’t remember some things, but it’s much, much better.
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