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Originally Posted by Riverwild
Most of my relapses were vision and cognitive problems. I almost think the two go hand in hand sometimes.
I had trouble with word retrieval, spelling, reading, writing, simple addition and subtraction, memory, multi-tasking etc.
I did what I could to compensate for the deficits, but many of those things just cannot be compensated for, especially in the middle of a meeting!
If it's any consolation, yes, they did go away, and what didn't go away, I must have learned how to live with or just stopped caring for the most part.
I still use a calculator, make lists, use a giant calendar, carry around a date book and a notebook, put things in one place so I can remember where they are, etc. I don't write as much as I used to, I don't enjoy reading like I used to (I could read a book a day, now it takes me weeks) and I make sure to tell the old man everything that is going on so one of us will remember!
They say a lot of these problems come along with age anyway, but I don't FEEL old, just a lot dumber sometimes... 
I hope this resolves for you!  |
Thank you! I have vision issues, too. Perhaps you are right about it going together.
UPDATE:
I saw the neuro this morning and left there with several referrals. It seems like he feels there is something going on.
Referral #1 - Neuro-Opthalmologist for the abnormal eye movements and my vision problems with the computer.
Referral #2 - Neuro who specializes in balance problems.
Referral #3 - Neuropsychologist for retesting to see how much I'm slipping.
Referral #4 - Occupational therapy for my hand problems with writing / keyboarding.
Then, I have to get a new brain MRI and then he also ordered IVSM for after all of the above to see if I get good benefits out of it like I used to, but he really wants all of the testing done first. I'm going to be a busy girl.