Lapse in recent memory

Posted by naturalblondeone @naturalblondeone, Apr 30, 2023

I have had long Covid since October 2022. So last night I was watching a TV series episode that I thought was a new episode. About half way into the episode I started getting feelings of “ remembering that scene”. Long story short it turns out I had watched the episode less than a week ago. I completely forgot watching it, and the first half of the episode, which was about an hour long I had no memory of, the second part, bits and pieces I remember. I am very scared now. It was like I blacked out that whole half hour or so and it was less than a week ago. This is a new symptom on top of my many other symptoms. Anyone else have similar issues?

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dawniepoo | @dawniepoo | May 1, 2023

Yes. It’s like I forget something I JUST DID !

prn2016 | @prn2016 | May 2, 2023

That has been happening to me off and on too. Frustrating.

x999x | @x999x | May 2, 2023

This has happened to me many times since covid. Co Q10 was suggested to be by a Doc. It helps. I take it 2x/day.

car0 | @car0 | May 2, 2023

In reply to @x999x "This has happened to me many times since covid. Co Q10 was suggested to be by..." + (show)

It IS scary. But. It is not permanent. I got Covid in 3/20 and have had times when I genuinely cannot remember any interaction or conversation. As my flare lessens, my memory improves. I’m so sorry this has happened. My brain fog can be fairly profound (but I aced the cognitive test at my LH clinic. Grrr!! These tests that show all is perfect!). Please report back if/when you feel it’s improving. It will be encouraging.

ronag | @ronag | May 2, 2023

In reply to @x999x "This has happened to me many times since covid. Co Q10 was suggested to be by..." + (show)

Can I ask what dosage of Co Q10 you take?

law59 | @law59 | May 2, 2023

Hi naturalblondeone. Hang in there! Many of us have been referred to Speech Therapy for cognitive/memory issues and yes the frustrating “you are ok” when we experienced as you share. The items they suggest such as daily crossword, sudoku , word search, puzzle . .
as tolerated such as just couple of minutes and build up minute a week. I have found over the last 6 months I can now enter room and recall at least something instead of nothing and seems some words/thoughts/memories are coming back so progress😄 healing to all🌈

x999x | @x999x | May 3, 2023

200mg (?units) 3x/day

ronag | @ronag | May 3, 2023

In reply to @x999x "200mg (?units) 3x/day" + (show)

Thank you. Do you find it reduces fatigue/post-exertional malaise as well?

x999x | @x999x | May 3, 2023

No only for blackouts.. I'm using LDN, Medicore (vitamin mineral complex,) and hydrogen water (I have a machine.)

clover52 | @clover52 | May 4, 2023

My biggest concern is conversations I have with my husband. We will figure out the night before what we want for supper and many times i honestly can’t even remember those conversations. We have done this for 30 years and since Covid this has become a major frustration.

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