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Interesting article here about the effects of OSA on the memory:
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Thanks for the interesting articles. xx Berneta -
I thought my bad memory was just stress caused by a horrible boss and my age. At least now I know there's a real reason why I keep forgetting things.
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A major influence in my seeking of treatment was short term memory and concentration - was ruining my working and family life!Comment
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I'm still terribly afraid it's the onset of Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia in my case. Nowadays, I can't remember to look in my diary to find out what I'm supposed to be doing!
I don't count forgetting to fast for a fasting blood test. Twice. That's just my GPs way of punishing me!
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This seems to be my biggest problem at the moment, after having lost another job because I keep making mistakes (which I did not even think were mistakes at the time). I work in a legal accounts field and have to maintain very high concentration levels, which I n ow find impossible. I keep having to check and re check my work, which is making me very slow.Originally posted by symmit View Post
My OSA went undiagnosed for at least seven years, and I am wondering what the effect would have been on the brain with reduced oxygen levels for a long time.Comment
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Brain Damage and OSA
A French study on Brain Damage caused by OSA, and Published in The Neuroscience Letters in the June 2008 issue-- showed that a long period of OSA could cause damage in the regions of the brain where memory, attention, and blood pressure are stored and controled.
A similar study done at UCLA and published in the March issue of the Journal of Sleep Research showed similar results, Another Study done by the UCLA team published similiar results in the journal Sleep. The brain imaging showed mild to moderate changes in the part of the brain regions controlling mood, memory, and blood pressure. Dr Ronald Harper of UCLA said that studies show how important it is for people who have OSA to seek treatment usually by the use of CPAP. He said it is NOT known if the damage is temporary or permanent. More studies are needed. However the studies show that the use of CPAP treatment will help the heart.
It stands to reason that the use of CPAP treatment will prevent further damage from continuing, and hopefully will help in recovery. XX BernetaComment
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My memory and concentration levels are shockingly poor, I only discovered this though after adapting to CPAP as before I thought it was fine as I could recall things from decades ago as if they were yesterday (wheras yesterday is a mystery...). There is no doubt it is much better under CPAP but I find I lack confidence in anything I do so end up checking things over and over.
There are exercises you can do to improve memory and concentration only I can't recall where I read about them (sounds like a joke, but I really can't recall).Comment
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This is exactly as I am doing, and it is really sapping my confidence. In the workplace it is frustrating to others, and at home it is frustrating to me. I forget what I have done, why I have done something, why I have gone into a room in the house. I still have good general knowledge, but it is the recent events (less than a few minutes) which trouble me.Originally posted by Barely Awake View PostComment
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Are you guys getting on a bit in years? As the little grey cells depart, forgetfulness becomes the norm. All of us of an age often wonder why we are upstairs or rumaging in the drawer or what our partner's name is or de dah.
Lots of smoking and drinking in earlier years add to this effect, allegedly.
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Only 53, so not old. I have never smoked, but do like the odd glass or three of red wine.Originally posted by Tigers Fan View Post
I remember the years leading up to 2002 (when I was diagnosed and treated), which I considered to be a living hell, I was semi comatose much of the time. From the moment I received my CPAP machine, I have been 100% fully compliant, just wouldn't have it any other way.
I do a lot of walking (regular 10 mile walks now), which is good for the mind as well as the body.
The memory/concentration thing has me really worried though!Comment
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Your situation does seem to me as a layman rather different to mine.Originally posted by andysnorer View Post
Everybody from time to time goes into a room and can't recall what they went in there to do/look for etc. When you do that repeatedly you surely need to tell your GP.Comment
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I'm 65
I find I also have a little trouble remembering why I went into a room or forgot to put a certain spice into a recipe--but I consider my trouble more one of age. My OSA was termed mild to moderate. I do take Valium for seizures and so do keep a log of tests, times, shots, and what I eat. Valium does effect memory to some degree-- and once my Cholesterol and Triglycerides are a normal level-- I should be able to do away with the Valium. My Dr says the combination of high blood sugar, high blood pressure and high triglycerides are probably what caused my seizures. ( Constricted small arteries and veins) Since taking the Valium I have not had a seizure, Add to that lack of sleep and age-- its no wonder my brain has been affected. Age is nobody's friend when it comes to memory (with the possible exception of Professor Hawking) At least his age seemed to have little effect on his works--but he was not blessed with good health. He was always my Hero. Born before his time and will be remembered long after. Most of us will never be remembered. We're just ships passing in the night. xxBernetaComment
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