Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 Hello - I'm still relatively new to this (4 weeks). Is memory loss associated with PA or methotrexate? I'm having terrible lapses of memory. It could be that I'm so worried about having this that there's no room for anything else in my brain's RAM (that's supposed to be funny). Just wondered if anyone else experiences that. Debby [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 Methotrexate made me feel really fuzzy minded. I could not even follow directions on a map. I was on MTX for about 2 months and had to go off because I could not tolerate the side effects. Once I got off of that medication my thinking went back to normal. Lee Ann [ ] Memory Loss? Hello - I'm still relatively new to this (4 weeks). Is memory loss associated with PA or methotrexate? I'm having terrible lapses of memory. It could be that I'm so worried about having this that there's no room for anything else in my brain's RAM (that's supposed to be funny). Just wondered if anyone else experiences that. Debby [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 Thanks so much for replying Lee Ann and Meghan. Am seeing my rheumy next week for a 4 wk checkup and will bring it up to him too. Gee -- this makes me even gladder that school is over (today -- yeah!!!!) Debby > Methotrexate made me feel really fuzzy minded. I could not even follow directions on a map. I was on MTX for about 2 months and had to go off because I could not tolerate the side effects. Once I got off of that medication my thinking went back to normal. > Lee Ann > > Is memory loss associated with PA or methotrexate? > Debby > > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 I do agree with 's note too. I know on the days I am the most pain my memory is the worst but the MTX just added to the problem for me. Some people just can not tolerate it. I ended up with terrible sores on my face and in my mouth and breathing problems - all went away after I stopped MTX. I also started to run a temperature that went on for 6 weeks before I was diagnosed with Mono. I was on MTX for about 3 weeks before the temp started and then is was several weeks after that I was dx'd with Mono. That was the second time in my life I had Mono. I guess you are only suppose to be able to get Mono once in a lifetime but that was not the case for me. I was tested both times with positive results. I am not sure if the MTX caused it but I did read some abstracts that said the MTX can trigger the EBS virus which it what causes Mono. It seems to be a little more than a coincidence to me....... Lee Ann [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2002 Report Share Posted June 16, 2002 Lee Ann- You give me so much to look forward to (LOL)! Teaching in a high school -- am around lots of germs (take that any way you want!). About the memory loss -- I had wondered too, if it was just a byproduct of stress / depression. I go from 'at least I'm happy that I know what this is " to " this really stinks. " -- sometimes in the same nanosecond. Thanks for your responses -- Debby > I do agree with 's note too. I know on the days I am the most pain my memory is the worst but the MTX just added to the problem for me. Some people just can not tolerate it. I ended up with terrible sores on my face and in my mouth and breathing problems - all went away after I stopped MTX. I also started to run a temperature that went on for 6 weeks before I was diagnosed with Mono. I was on MTX for about 3 weeks before the temp started and then is was several weeks after that I was dx'd with Mono. That was the second time in my life I had Mono. I guess you are only suppose to be able to get Mono once in a lifetime but that was not the case for me. I was tested both times with positive results. I am not sure if the MTX caused it but I did read some abstracts that said the MTX can trigger the EBS virus which it what causes Mono. It seems to be a little more than a coincidence to me....... > > Lee Ann > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2002 Report Share Posted June 17, 2002 I am sorry. Hopefully I am not the normal case! Teaching around a lot of germs --funny! It would be wonderful if we had something we knew was 100% effective AND 100% safe but we do not....Maybe we will someday. Lee Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2002 Report Share Posted June 17, 2002 My memory loss is frightening. You know the experience we all have where you go to do something and when you are physically there, the reason why is gone? Well I'm down to just getting out of a chair, or turning around and it's gone. I don't even know why I got up. I keep telling my co-workers that it's a good thing I work in mental health because I'm well on my way to Alzheimer's. I think when they start handing out the Aricept (dementia med), I'm getting in line twice... hopefully when I get around to being served, I'll remember why I got in line!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2002 Report Share Posted June 17, 2002 another factor in mental disfunction is related to inflammatory cytokines. Just like when you have the flu, the activation of the immune system makes mental functions more difficult. Inflammation makes thinking more difficult > > Lee Ann > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2002 Report Share Posted June 17, 2002 I have so many things wrong with me that can cause memory loss, depression and fatigue I wouldn't know what was causing it. I have Cirrohsis of the Liver, on treatment for Severe Depression & Anxiety, suffer body aches. Haven't got a PA diagnosis yet, my appt is July 2, I was diag. with Psoriasis about 2 years ago. I've learned to apologize to people alot for being a flake, and I no longer work because no one could count on me. I make alot of lists and do the best I can Peace/Love Randi > > another factor in mental disfunction is related to inflammatory > cytokines. Just like when you have the flu, the activation of the > immune system makes mental functions more difficult. > Inflammation makes thinking more difficult > > > > > > Lee Ann > > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I already have the worst memory, so nothing lost for me. > > Hi, > > I've read this article: > > http://www.fitsugar.com/2608180 > > what do you think about it? Could it be true? But they didn't mention > their fat consumption, neither the type nor the amount... > > . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 > > Hi, > > I've read this article: > > http://www.fitsugar.com/2608180 > > what do you think about it? Could it be true? But they didn't mention > their fat consumption, neither the type nor the amount... +++Hi . No, it isn't true. It takes awhile for the body to switch over from running mostly on carbs/glucose to running on good fats which provides ketones. Some organs in the body prefer ketones, particularly the heart and brain. On a high " good " fat diet the body's glucose requirements will lower considerably. However, any glucose requirements are easily fulfilled with proteins and fat since 58% of protein and 10% of " good " fats can change into glucose inside the body. Have a great Holiday! Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 > I was worried about this (memory loss and other side effects) when I > started Bee's diet, because I once followed a very strict low-carb > diet and after a few weeks of feeling better and good weight-loss I > found myself very depressed and experienced a kind of lost feeling in > my head where information was concerned. > > This time I pay very much attention to my fat intake, according to > Bee, according to dr. Jan Kwasniewski, according to Weston Price, > etc. > I have to take at least 12 spoons of good fat a day (3 times 4 > spoons) and my thinking ability has gone up! But I only noticed that > the last couple of weeks, so it took about 3 to 3 1/2 month to get > this result. > > Proof of that I got lately when I was tested. I did the famous WAIS > test (it measures your IQ) and I scored very high. I did the tests > easily. I was very much surprised how I felt during that test. My > brain felt so 'quick'. > Lots of brainfog are gone already (4 months on Bee's diet), and > sometimes they come and go again when the next healing crisis has > arrived... But that test gave me the courage to go on. > Fats and vitamins (recommended by Bee) are important and such > articles are just vague hear-say, based on nothing (a study of only > 19 women who only where on a diet with no details availabel for only > three weeks. > > I strongly suggest you don't bother yourself nor your brains anymore > with such articles, it will only scare you. You maybe still are > searching for solutions, because you aren't able to study and that is > so understandable. I'm on welfare because I am not able to work, Bee > also couldnt'work for a long time when following (some sort of) her > own diet. Its a hard time we are going through, but you have already > the solution. This diet is all you need. > > Please focus on Bee's diet and on the succes stories here and you > will get better. > > Last suggestion: make sure you take enough vit. B3 (niacin). Since I > took another dose of niacin (100 mg extra twice a day) next to my > vit. B 50 mg (which includes niacin also) I sometimes get those > described hot flushes in my brain. My whole 'roof' is burning for 15 > minutes or so and I can feel the blood running there, the skin of the > top of my head is red, my ears are very very red (I look a little bit > funny to say the least, I always hope this doesn't happen on the > street or some other public place). > Since I got those flushes in my brain I notice I'm able to proces > information on a much higher level. I guess lots of toxins are > finally able to get cleared out. +++Hi . What you wrote was wonderful! May I please post it in our Success Stories? Luv & Hugs, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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