Re: Memory-lapses...the MS Brain at Work

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Thank you for this, Reb. I find that although I still have the sameeerily good memory for events, things that people said, and so on--I do forget: women's (but not men's) names, and occasional nouns.I had to call a friend today as I was making up my grocery shoppinglist and could not remember "parsnips," only "turnips!" Tragic, I know. . .I am a total science nut and have no trouble remembering most sci-entific and medical terms, but today I forgot (in this group!) what"Trigeminal Neuralgia" was--that is how to type and spell it and howto pronounce it--several group members kindly rescued me.And the other day, I completely forgot my dear friend, Jan (Swedish),and he phoned me from his office; I broke down and took a cab, andhe was

kind enough to treat me to dinner out and to pay for the cabfare home--I was so grateful! He and I have known one another fornearly 25 years--we have gotten to the point of being tolerant of oneanother's foibles!Love to you, Reb, and to and Pixie and her family,nTo: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 12:43:25 AMSubject: Memory-lapses...

Memory-lapses and other cognitive dysfunctions is one of the major MS-symptoms for , that "black hole in the vocabulary" like (it was , right?) described, she could really relate to.Then again, some times non-MSers have them too. Once, several years ago, 's grandmother (on her father's side) asked us: "And where were you this past Sunday?" We very confused, "This last

sunday???"She: "I was having you over for dinner, had everything prepared and the food cooked, and you didn't show. I think at least you could have called."We: "So sorry you had all that trouble for nothing.... but, you know what, you never actually invited us, we didn't know we were supposed to be here." She: "It could very well be that I forgot to actually invite you... I still think you could have called, though..." Her grandmother was not suffering from dementia, and usually (until her last year at least) remembered things, but apparently, some times her memory did a little number on her. She had a great sense of humor , though. Just like you guys here...love/Reb

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Thank you for this, Reb. I find that although I still have the sameeerily good memory for events, things that people said, and so on--I do forget: women's (but not men's) names, and occasional nouns.I had to call a friend today as I was making up my grocery shoppinglist and could not remember "parsnips," only "turnips!" Tragic, I know. . .I am a total science nut and have no trouble remembering most sci-entific and medical terms, but today I forgot (in this group!) what"Trigeminal Neuralgia" was--that is how to type and spell it and howto pronounce it--several group members kindly rescued me.And the other day, I completely forgot my dear friend, Jan (Swedish),and he phoned me from his office; I broke down and took a cab, andhe was

kind enough to treat me to dinner out and to pay for the cabfare home--I was so grateful! He and I have known one another fornearly 25 years--we have gotten to the point of being tolerant of oneanother's foibles!Love to you, Reb, and to and Pixie and her family,nTo: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 12:43:25 AMSubject: Memory-lapses...

Memory-lapses and other cognitive dysfunctions is one of the major MS-symptoms for , that "black hole in the vocabulary" like (it was , right?) described, she could really relate to.Then again, some times non-MSers have them too. Once, several years ago, 's grandmother (on her father's side) asked us: "And where were you this past Sunday?" We very confused, "This last

sunday???"She: "I was having you over for dinner, had everything prepared and the food cooked, and you didn't show. I think at least you could have called."We: "So sorry you had all that trouble for nothing.... but, you know what, you never actually invited us, we didn't know we were supposed to be here." She: "It could very well be that I forgot to actually invite you... I still think you could have called, though..." Her grandmother was not suffering from dementia, and usually (until her last year at least) remembered things, but apparently, some times her memory did a little number on her. She had a great sense of humor , though. Just like you guys here...love/Reb

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this, Reb. I find that although I still have the sameeerily good memory for events, things that people said, and so on--I do forget: women's (but not men's) names, and occasional nouns.I had to call a friend today as I was making up my grocery shoppinglist and could not remember "parsnips," only "turnips!" Tragic, I know. . .I am a total science nut and have no trouble remembering most sci-entific and medical terms, but today I forgot (in this group!) what"Trigeminal Neuralgia" was--that is how to type and spell it and howto pronounce it--several group members kindly rescued me.And the other day, I completely forgot my dear friend, Jan (Swedish),and he phoned me from his office; I broke down and took a cab, andhe was

kind enough to treat me to dinner out and to pay for the cabfare home--I was so grateful! He and I have known one another fornearly 25 years--we have gotten to the point of being tolerant of oneanother's foibles!Love to you, Reb, and to and Pixie and her family,nTo: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 12:43:25 AMSubject: Memory-lapses...

Memory-lapses and other cognitive dysfunctions is one of the major MS-symptoms for , that "black hole in the vocabulary" like (it was , right?) described, she could really relate to.Then again, some times non-MSers have them too. Once, several years ago, 's grandmother (on her father's side) asked us: "And where were you this past Sunday?" We very confused, "This last

sunday???"She: "I was having you over for dinner, had everything prepared and the food cooked, and you didn't show. I think at least you could have called."We: "So sorry you had all that trouble for nothing.... but, you know what, you never actually invited us, we didn't know we were supposed to be here." She: "It could very well be that I forgot to actually invite you... I still think you could have called, though..." Her grandmother was not suffering from dementia, and usually (until her last year at least) remembered things, but apparently, some times her memory did a little number on her. She had a great sense of humor , though. Just like you guys here...love/Reb

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It seems like I have a decent memory for things way in the past but the short term memory is lacking! I often search for the right word in my brain and can't come up with it. Sometimes I think I have the right word but say the wrong word. When I say the wrong word I know it's wrong but it comes out of my mouth anyway. Annoying!big hugs to each of our memory challenged members:) SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or

defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 12:52:19 AMSubject: Re:

Memory-lapses...the MS Brain at Work

Thank you for this, Reb. I find that although I still have the sameeerily good memory for events, things that people said, and so on--I do forget: women's (but not men's) names, and occasional nouns.I had to call a friend today as I was making up my grocery shoppinglist and could not remember "parsnips," only "turnips!" Tragic, I know. . .I am a total science nut and have no trouble remembering most sci-entific and medical terms, but today I forgot (in this group!) what"Trigeminal Neuralgia" was--that is how to type and spell it and howto pronounce it--several group members kindly rescued me.And the other day, I completely forgot my dear friend, Jan (Swedish),and he phoned me from his office; I broke down and took a cab, andhe was

kind enough to treat me to dinner out and to pay for the cabfare home--I was so grateful! He and I have known one another fornearly 25 years--we have gotten to the point of being tolerant of oneanother's foibles!Love to you, Reb, and to and Pixie and her family,nTo: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 12:43:25 AMSubject: Memory-lapses...

Memory-lapses and other cognitive dysfunctions is one of the major MS-symptoms for , that "black hole in the vocabulary" like (it was , right?) described, she could really relate to.Then again, some times non-MSers have them too. Once, several years ago, 's grandmother (on her father's side) asked us: "And where were you this past Sunday?" We very confused, "This last

sunday???"She: "I was having you over for dinner, had everything prepared and the food cooked, and you didn't show. I think at least you could have called."We: "So sorry you had all that trouble for nothing.... but, you know what, you never actually invited us, we didn't know we were supposed to be here." She: "It could very well be that I forgot to actually invite you... I still think you could have called, though..." Her grandmother was not suffering from dementia, and usually (until her last year at least) remembered things, but apparently, some times her memory did a little number on her. She had a great sense of humor , though. Just like you guys here...love/Reb