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Memory problem-alcohol
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Memory problem-alcohol
by Mizantrop, Jun 10, 2007 12:00AM
Hello,
I have a very serious problem with my active memory, or in other words I can’t concentrate on anything for more then 2-3 minutes.
My problem started last week (Sunday) when I had my last taste of alcohol. I had been (heavy) drinking from last Thursday to Sunday. During this period I slept only 10 h and I ate almost nothing.
Now, although a week has passed I can’t seem to recover myself. My active memory is a disaster. For e.g. yesterday I tried to lay down on my bed with a thermometer to see If I had or not a fever, but in the next second all sorts of thoughts came into my mind and I forgot why was I laying in bed.
I must mention that in the past 2 months I lost 15-16 kg (33-35 lb) not in the healthiest way.
Another strange aspect is that I tend to feel better during the night (I’m almost back to my old self), but the next day I’m dizzy again and I’m forgetting things very easy.
As for my long term memory, well that’s another story; I remember facts that happened years ago like they were yesterday.
I spoke to a doctor on the phone and with two pharmacists. One of the pharmacists said something about testosterone; in the sense that this hormone is causing this prolonged hangover, but I don’t buy it. Also, they gave me some vitamins and some phials of calcium. Now, a few hours after those phials I feel almost 100% tight.
If anybody can help me with an advice or something else, I would be eternally grateful.
I have a very serious problem with my active memory, or in other words I can’t concentrate on anything for more then 2-3 minutes.
My problem started last week (Sunday) when I had my last taste of alcohol. I had been (heavy) drinking from last Thursday to Sunday. During this period I slept only 10 h and I ate almost nothing.
Now, although a week has passed I can’t seem to recover myself. My active memory is a disaster. For e.g. yesterday I tried to lay down on my bed with a thermometer to see If I had or not a fever, but in the next second all sorts of thoughts came into my mind and I forgot why was I laying in bed.
I must mention that in the past 2 months I lost 15-16 kg (33-35 lb) not in the healthiest way.
Another strange aspect is that I tend to feel better during the night (I’m almost back to my old self), but the next day I’m dizzy again and I’m forgetting things very easy.
As for my long term memory, well that’s another story; I remember facts that happened years ago like they were yesterday.
I spoke to a doctor on the phone and with two pharmacists. One of the pharmacists said something about testosterone; in the sense that this hormone is causing this prolonged hangover, but I don’t buy it. Also, they gave me some vitamins and some phials of calcium. Now, a few hours after those phials I feel almost 100% tight.
If anybody can help me with an advice or something else, I would be eternally grateful.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jun 11, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 11, 2007 12:00AM
It sounds to me like you need a complete medical work up because there are many alcohol related issues that should be evaluated. Don't treat this by yourself.
