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Memory Loss in a healthy 20 year old male
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Aug 28 5:28pm | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
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When did the memory loss get noticed? Did he or someone else notice he was struggling with memory? Was there something that triggered the change (stressful event, change in diet or medications, change in sleep, change in social interactions, etc,).
Did he get an MRI of his brain or any other neurological testing? Has he had any eye or ear/hearing testing? Was he exposed to a virus that was dormant and got reactivated (like Epstein Barr)?
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Just checked what Epstein Barr is, no he's not had those symptoms.
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We (as parents) noticed the memory loss about 4 years ago.. he was struggling to do his school work at the time and he was normally very quick at picking up new info and tests etc. He started having trouble retaining information long term for school and then it started becoming hard for him to do regular things at home too. He's a kid that loves information and is always learning everything he can, whenever he can. We've exhausted trying to find a stressful event, there was none (at the time) that stands out, other than exams. But, he was able to complete them successfully irregardless. No medications at that time either, no symptoms of depression, but regarding social interactions, it was during the covid shut downs, however he says that he started having the memory issues prior to that (this is just when we noticed the problem).
He didn't have an MRI, the doc's here didn't send him for one, they sent him for a CT Scan, of which turned our perfect with no issues to note. He's had hearing testing and all good there, was not exposed to any viruses that we are aware of, don't know Epstein Barr, will check that online today and see.. but nothing stands out.