Memory Loss

[Guest guest]

I've had RLS for over 20 years and have wondered whether sleep deprivation or

the various medications I've taken may have had an adverse effect on my memory

and general mental acuity. I've gone through all of the usual clonopin type

drugs, sinemet and derivatives and have been on opiods for about ten years.

Currently I take one 5mg methadone with one .125 Mirapex every evening with

reasonable results. Because I left work at age 50 I am able to sleep in until

8:30 or 9:00 AM which has made a huge difference. The too often mental confusion

and memory loss resulted in a loss of confidence that contributed to my decision

to retire early. Occassional drug holidays were so difficult and resulted in so

little sleep that I was unaware of any real difference in mental functioning.To

most observers, I function very effectively and few would be concious of

anything other than a bad memory but I would love to be able to improve my

overall memory and mental acuity if its possible. I've been tested negative for

early Alzheimers and it is certainly possible that my memory and loss of

occassional sharpness is simply genetics and/or aging. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Glenn 52 Minneapolis