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Suggest Treatment For Memory Loss While Having Depression
I want to know how to treat memory loss from depression. I have twice been advised by mental health professionals to go to the Dr. to see if I have had a stroke. I saw the Dr today and she thinks it is just depression. I do have a history of depression, but my worst memory loss symptoms were when I was on anti-depressents and I have not been depressed for the past year. I told the Dr. I wanted to come in while I was well to figure out the memory loss symptoms, so I am not buying it. If it is from the depression, however, how do I treat that other than exercise?
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
Hello,
After reading your query I can see that you have an issue with your working memory. It is a common clinical presentation and usually we see people of >65yrs of age having it. This is most likely dementia - senile.
In this patient complaints of short term memory loss- can't remember what is said to him few minutes ago; where he kept his belongings just an hour ago, etc. Past life events are generally normally remembered.
If this is disturbing the patient life or working significantly -I try to give medicines.
However, medicine is only for withholding the disease and cannot cure it . With time there will be some decline in the memory, but that will be far less if the person takes medicine.
You may discuss the above points with your family doctor and start the drug. If you want I can also guide you with them and you may discuss with your treating team at your place.
P.S. what is your predominant mood otherwise? The same presentation can be seen in anxiety disorder.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
After reading your query I can see that you have an issue with your working memory. It is a common clinical presentation and usually we see people of >65yrs of age having it. This is most likely dementia - senile.
In this patient complaints of short term memory loss- can't remember what is said to him few minutes ago; where he kept his belongings just an hour ago, etc. Past life events are generally normally remembered.
If this is disturbing the patient life or working significantly -I try to give medicines.
However, medicine is only for withholding the disease and cannot cure it . With time there will be some decline in the memory, but that will be far less if the person takes medicine.
You may discuss the above points with your family doctor and start the drug. If you want I can also guide you with them and you may discuss with your treating team at your place.
P.S. what is your predominant mood otherwise? The same presentation can be seen in anxiety disorder.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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