Question 1

can  c diff cause short-term memory problems in an 87 yr old with no previous memory problem?

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I do not think: Of c diff per se.  However, any acute illness in an elderly patient can result in cognitive deficits.  If it is related to the stress of the illness and changes in routine it will likely improve as the patient does.

Question 2

what could cause extreme memory loss?

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Many causes: There are far to many causes to list.  If you are elderly a stroke or alzheimer's may at the top of the lust.

Question 3

will ssris cause memory loss

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NO: Unless you take an overdose -- in which case the memory loss would be temporary, but probably the least of your problems. Rarely, some SSRI's cause word finding problems.

Question 4

do sedatives cause memory loss?

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Possibly: Sedative use for a very limited time under close observation can be safe and beneficial, but they are a potentially dangerous drug class. Memory can be impaired in more than one way too. New memories will not be well established in a mind that is in a chemical fog and retrieval of old memories will be slower and more difficult. Hopefully, some time after quitting, memory function will recover.

Question 5

might concussions cause memory loss?

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Yes: Yes they can depending on intensity of impact and how many times the brain got injured.

Question 6

can alcohol cause short term memory loss?

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Alcohol, Memory Loss: Acute alcohol intoxication may be accompanied by a blackout, which is loss of memory for some or all of the events that occurred while intoxicated.

Question 7

does cymbalta (duloxetine) cause memory loss?

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Not common: No, memory loss is not a common side effect with cymbalta (duloxetine).  It can cause drowsiness though.

Question 8

can temazpam cause bad dreams and memory loss?

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Yes to both: If that is happening, talk to you doctor about alternatives that are natural, or see a sleep disorders psychologist for cognitive behavioral therapy of insomnia.Also make sure the memory loss is not coming from something else. If you have ptsd causing nightmares, that should also be addressed.

Question 9

can topamax (topiramate) cause permanent memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: The cognitive side effects of topamax (topiramate) occur due to interference with function of ampa glutamate, which reverses typically a few days after cessation.

Question 10

what are the causes of dizziness & short term memory loss?

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Many things.: Many things.  These 2 symptoms are common in dozens of diseases.  Must see your doctor.  First to rule out are: 1. Accidental otc drug overdose; 2. Psychological problems, such as depression or acute panic syndrome. 3. Heart beating abnormalities. 4. Ear, sinus infections.  5. Then work onto possible diabetes, ms, alzheimers and dozens of other illnesses.

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