I have memory problems

[Ruthiebear]

I am a 61 year old women who is on med's for high blood pressure, cholestorol, blood thinner, and maybe several years ago I might of had a TIA? They didn't know for sure at the ER/   I saw a report from my MRI recent report, which said I had this small cyst in my brain.
I always had this one problem for years that is remembering peoples names. But most recently I am having problems with other things that I never had before remembering. I make up excuses with people around me so they won't know.
I have to fig out a different doctor to see.  My doctor is ok if you got the flu but not anything else.  He isn't thorough.

[margypops]

How many meds do you take , I suspect you are on one for blood pressure ,statin for cholesterol, any others ? one thing I do know that I have experienced and many others also that some meds especially when you take a few, cause short term memory loss, especially the anti depressants like Xanax and Lexapro...This is one reason I only use supplements now and indeed I have even noticed it with some of those like 5HTP ..so first I doubt if you have alzheimers however do get it checked out if you are concerned . Ask a Pharmacist about the mix of meds as you may find its as simple as that ....Good Luck let us know how you are doing ....

[Ruthiebear]

Hi thank you for responding to my post.

I was thinking it might be my med's one or two of them causing
me to have memory problem lately!   And more then it use to be just a couple of months ago?
I don't take dispression pills!  I do take Asprin, or my blood pressure pills, and plavix for blood thinning/ and a new one for my cholestrol.  So good idea I will ask the pharmacist

thank you again/

[margypops]

You are welcome, I have found that many folks who have short term memory loss do take meds, you may still find that the Pharmcist says they should be okay , if that does happen see whether your memory returns when you (ask the Doctor) if you stop them for a few days.This is up to you,I am not reccomending you do it is your choice and only as a test. 2 of the meds plus the new statin are strong meds...Ask before you do anything, I still think it is med related Good luck let us know .

[margypops]

You can also google to find out some more...put in Memory loss and the meds you take .