Had vascular surgery in September,2012, it was a ascending aortic dissection, I had a stent and graph put in, it was an emergency procedure from my understanding I was one of the "lucky" ones. I have high cholesterol so the doctor put me on atorvastatin 20 MG a day for that I am also on metoprolol 25 MG/day, lisinopril 10 mg/day.

After surgery I started getting migraine headaches daily, and starting having panic attacks again, these were problems I had when I was much younger, in my mid twenties, I am almost 58 now. So my doctor has me on 300 MG of wellebutan and 5 mg of xanax a day, the xanax is if needed. For a week after surgery I did have trouble remembering things that had happened recently, but that improved and went away within 3 months.

Now I can't remember what words to use in sentences, hoe to spell words, I couldn't remember how to turn my oven on to make dinner the other night, I'm constantly upset because I can't remember the simplest of things. Someone will ask me a question and 2 or 3 days later I can finally answer it, what is wrong with me? I'm pretty sure it is related to the anesthesia for my surgery, my age and the fact that I was a heavy smoker...I quit and plan on staying quit.

Hi Donna,
Just wanted to say "welcome" to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

Have you told your doctor or surgeon about these newer symptoms?

They must be very worrying for you especially having come on so suddenly.

I'm not really sure where to direct you but thought I'd leave some other links below and because you're on several different medicines, I'll post the Medications forum as well. I really don't know if they have the potential to cause any of the problems you're now having but might be worth asking. p.s. Actually, I'd definitely ask on Medications forum about your meds..

Medications & Treatments
For discussion about medications and treatments for any disease or health condition, including issues of medication toxicity.

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Anxiety and OCD

• Please contact your doctor asap if you haven't done already regarding these memory issues.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

Welcome to NeuroTalk!

I'm so sorry you are having so many problems. I'm sure it can be very scary.

However, you will find people here to be friendly and helpful.

Read posts, and jump in whenever and wherever you want.

Donna,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.