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My mom who is 70recently had shingles. now she is ok but showing some memory loss since she got cured from shingles. cant remember things.is it normal?
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Unlike relationship: It is unlikely to have this due to shingles unless this involved the nervous system as encephalitis. It would be good for her to get evaluated by geriatrician, many of whom may also run a memory clinic.
Answered 11/8/2020
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Shingles: I agree with Dr. Siddiqui. Unless she had encephalitis which would be rare and would have made her very ill, then this isn't one of the generic symptoms of Shingles. She needs evaluation for cognitive changes.
Answered 11/8/2020
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Memory loss: In addition to Dr. Fowler’s excellent advice about a cognitive eval, please consider your mom’s nutrition, rest, exercise, etc. She was likely run down when the shingles erupted. Peace and good health.
Answered 11/8/2020
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Latest research!: Herpes viruses are a significant factor in dementia, and treatnent with antivirals seems to decrease likelihood of disease!
Answered 11/8/2020
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