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Sudden Memory Loss
My daughter is a 17 year old, physically healthy,moderatly mentally retarded child with some autistic characteristics.A week ago she had an episode of sudden memory loss,she didn't even know her own name, or the day, time,date,which are her'strengths'.Her dr.admitted her immediatly to the hospital.Her condition worsened over the next few days.Hallucinations,not able to sleep,not knowing where she was.It was very scary to se her in this state!After a battery of tests,CT scan and Lumbar Puncture included,we left the hospital not knowing what happened.Her memory is improving,but she's still not sleeping.Not even Ambien will put her to sleep.She is aggitated beyond her 'norm'and still is 'forgetting' to do common everyday things and asking inappropiate questions like are we going swimming today.It's 35 degrees where we live!She is to have an MRI tomorrow,and a few blood tests are still pending,but I want some answers!I would appreciate any input from anyone that has ever seen or experienced such a thing.Thanks!
I,too,thought about sugar problems.I've seen a friend of mine suffer from a sugar drop and was much like my daughter.That was ruled out.They checked her kidneys,which were fine.It seems all tests so far are coming back normal.I'm so thankful for GOOD results,as they have ruled out so many serious things.Still the not knowing and wondering if it could happen again is worrying me!We get the results of her MRI tomorrow,so maybe I'll know something more then.Thanks for your concern!I'll keep you posted.
Did they happen to test her for a bladder infection? I'm not sure how this can affect younger persons however it often affects older persons in this manner (quick onset of dementia like symptoms) with no other signs of infection.
I'm also curious to know if they have tested her for diabetes? Memory loss and irritation are some symptoms of sugar problems.
I wanted to add that doing only a 3hr eeg is sometimes not enough to show seizure activity. sometimes a 3day eeg is better. It's understandable her not anting to keep her eyes closed our babies wanna see everything :)
Good Luck and please keep us posted. It's always great to see good news !
I'm also curious to know if they have tested her for diabetes? Memory loss and irritation are some symptoms of sugar problems.
I wanted to add that doing only a 3hr eeg is sometimes not enough to show seizure activity. sometimes a 3day eeg is better. It's understandable her not anting to keep her eyes closed our babies wanna see everything :)
Good Luck and please keep us posted. It's always great to see good news !
She did have an EEG while in the hospital,however, she couldn't keep her eyes closed, which they said she needed to do to get a 'good read'. They completed it with her eyes open and said there was no sign of seizure. I do have a history of Epilipsy in my family. I had thought,too, that may be the problem, but I guess not.
How about an EEG? Sometimes Epilepsy or mental illness manifests itself this way. Also a mini-stroke may cause similar symptoms. I also agree that an MRI seems wise.
There is no evidence that she hit her head.The CT scan didn't show a 'bleed'on the brain.She has no appetite since this all happened,which normally she does.She's lost 5 or 6 lbs.in a weeks time.I haven't tried any new food products or used any chemical sprays of any kind in the house.Sleep still isn't coming naturally.I asked her dr. yesterday for an Rx of Ambien CR.After 1 1/2hrs.of taking it,she finally slept for the first time in 7 days.The MRI is latter today,but we won't get it 'read' until Tues.
Has her diet changed since the symptoms began? Any new products in the house that she may have a reaction too?
Do keep us informed.
Do keep us informed.
It sounds very very very scary. I really hope they find out whats wrong. Sorry I couldn't help. Did she hit her head on anything? GoodLuck!
Sounds like the MRI is the best type of test for these types of symptoms...best of luck and keep us informed.
I'm glad to hear they are doing an MRI. Hopefully that you should answer your questions.
I wish you all the best... and please let us know what the outcome is, if you can.
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