Not a stupid question at all! I have memory problems too. Recently at work, my boss showed ne a thick 3 ring binder that, evidently, I had spent four months working on the year before. I had no recollection of it! That's just one example...there are others.

Tricia

Hi. I am with you both on this issue. I am not as sharp as I was and often have problems recalling names, very embarrassing when the individual I know well is standing in front of me. Some say its the Meds, some say its the stress of the disease. Autumm

My memory is definitely not as good as it once was. My husband swears he tells me stuff but I don't remember.

This is definitely not a stupid question, and it is one that has come up a few times in the past 2 years. I always had a keen mind and good memory, but now feel dull of senses and thinking. On top of that, my mental processing time is delayed. When someone speaks to me, it takes me awhile to respond. Very aggravating and distressing. So take heart, as you are in good company here.

Add my vote. I have had memory issues. I take Methotrexate which is a chemo drug. I know all to well about "chemo brain". It is real. I've always written it off as a side effect to the medications.

steroids can definately mess with getting things from short term to long term memory. I have forgotten manyt ings. Especially the burning things on the stove. I am a big fan of the rice cooker and crock pot. things that turn themselves down to keep warm!!!!
You are not alone... As you taper the meds it gets easier. If you are really feeling crazy ask for Medrol. it makes a big difference for me. It is a different steroid and does the same job, but crosses the blood brain barrier differently. On prednisone i can't even drive and on medrol i am happy and good to go!!! Let youdoctor know it is a problem for you and see what they say.

For me after 2 or 3 weeks at a dose my body gets more used to it and i find i am better at functioning. Lots of lists and memos to myself. The phone alarm is good too.

good luck, you are not going crazy themeds are a big factor...
Shawna

Count me in! I have trouble remembering to. I always say it is med and chemotherapy brain...who knows!

I'm with you guys. I sometimes forget a word I'm trying to use in a conversation or I'll tell the same story 2-3 times. It gets frustrating, but luckly I'm surrounded my family, friends & co-workers who are very supportive.

I agree with everyone that memory is a problem. I think each day I get dumber to the point of frustration. I will have something that I want to say and then I can not remember. I will think of someone's face and not be able to remember the name. I make lists and then I get too sleepy to complete what I want to do. I have a lot of trouble remembering tasks on the computer. I need to take frequent breaks when doing anything.

I know everyone on this site knows about medication side effects and complications of the brain with this disease.

I guess we just press forward, smile, and do our best.

Roxannak, you are not alone. I have PM and my memory loss and confusion seems to be getting worst. I have spoken with my doctors about it and had testing done to rule out anything other than the medication causing it, plus I have some type of 3 hour sensory test this Friday to test the path from my brain to my spine...who knows, so many test and I am already confused. I can never remember the date or day it is and I ask the same things over and over and can't seem to register it in my brain. I can't many times remember how to spell simple words. This is one of the hardest things to deal with.

And yes, I forget my food on the stove. I forget what I was planning to cook and so many other things.

I used to have a good memory but not any more. I find that making lists is very helpful. I couldn't get throguh the work week without them. On the positive side, I can read a history book I read last year and it seems new and fresh!

I have memory problems as well, which is not great for a 20-something. Last summer I kept forgetting where I parked my car. Now I am working on cases and I can't remember which person did what or it is hard to connect a name with the details.

I have short term memory loss, can't remember what I was going to do, remembering details, whether I took my pills, where I parked the car, etc. hang in there! -:)

Count me in. I can be in one room and think of something I need to do and by the time I get in the other room to write it down (so I don't forget) I've forgotten it. It usually comes to me again at a later time and I try again. Very frustrating!!!