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Suggest Treatment For Memory Loss And Inattentiveness

Hello, I've been having trouble paying attention lately. I'm nervous to go to a doctor's office because I feel like they're just going to think I'm a college kid looking for a stimulant. This has been a problem for around 4 years, I'm 20. I'm constantly forgetting things, leaving class early because i can't sit still. Please tell me what I should do!!
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have memory loss and inattentiveness. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anxiety , stress , depression , Parkinson's disease or vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency.The symptoms you mention in query can also occur due to side effects of some medicine you are taking , which usually are temporary and subside with withdrawal of medicine . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination , Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with taking history . Doctor may prescribe vitamin supplement along with antidepressants . Doctor may also prescribe supplement like ginkgo biloba.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Memory Loss And Inattentiveness

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have memory loss and inattentiveness. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anxiety , stress , depression , Parkinson s disease or vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency.The symptoms you mention in query can also occur due to side effects of some medicine you are taking , which usually are temporary and subside with withdrawal of medicine . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination , Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with taking history . Doctor may prescribe vitamin supplement along with antidepressants . Doctor may also prescribe supplement like ginkgo biloba. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari