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Is memory loss caused by stroke permanent?

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Highly variable: Depends on location, extent, and associated co-morbidities. However, certain meds used in alzheimer's may assist, and in rehab, Ritalin (methylphenidate) has been used for speech recovery. Further, the brain tends to cope and heal by using supplemental connections, which typically proceed over 1 1/2 to 2 yrs post cva.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Possibly: Depending on the location and size of your stroke, the memory loss may improve some, but can also be permanent.

Answered 7/6/2015

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