Does weed make you lose memory?
I don't use weed, but I know some people who do. They use it to unwind from really hectic work days. A lot of companies are downsizing still, and many of these people are expected to do the work of at least two people, sometimes three. The pharmaceuticals they started with had too many side effects, no sleep, no sex, dizziness, upset stomach, diarrhea, anal leakage (?) headaches, high blood pressure, blurred vision, etc. etc. In the long run they use less of it than the anxiety meds and it doesn't seem to affect their memories, long or short term. They stay mellow at work even when the boss is screaming at them. And they get the job done. Most of the studies done were done like they do with the rat studies. Way over the limit, more than most people would normally do. Weed has been shown to ease epilepsy with fewer side effects. It eases chronic pain better with fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals and keeps people calm. It is a benefit in terminal cancer care, keeps the patient calm and non-suicidal.
Memory loss and only 19? Please help?
This is kind of long so I'm sorry, but if you have time please read! I've always been a little forgetful, but I've been noticing lately that it's been getting extreme. I'm only 19..not even, I'll be 19 in a month. And lately I've been having the weirdest memory loss. I know we all have those moments when we'll walk into a room and forget what we went in there to get, but mine happen daily and very often. I also find myself forgetting crazy things. For example, I'm a receptionist and have been working this job for a year to save for college. This morning I answered the phone, and when I went to transfer the call to my boss, I COMPLETELY blanked. I forgot how to do it and I sat there staring blankly at the phone for what felt like an hour before it finally clicked in what button I had to press. Does anyone know what this means? I feel like it definitely has to be bad..aha Oh! I should also mention that I suffer from pretty bad headaches. Not migraines, but I tend to get headaches every other day and have for the past couple of years. I always thought it was because of my eyes because my eye sight is pretty bad (I have glasses but I am not sure they are strong enough). But now I'm not so sure if its because of my eyes. Maybe something is up in my brain? Any advice or help is GREATLY appreciated. It's starting to effect my every day life :(
Does topamax cause permanent memory loss?
People sometimes refer to Topamax as "Dopamax" because of the mental slowness that can occur. When I took it (for a mild seizure disorder) I would be speaking and have a sudden "gap" or blank space in my head--as though a portion of tape had been completely erased. It was as though the power had been shut down, and I'd be staring at the person I was speaking with like a blithering idiot without a thought in my skull. The same thing happened if I were typing! The good news is that within a week of going off from the medication, those "blank spots" filled back in and I have never had a problem since. I know of no permanent or lasting side effects from taking Topomax. Perhaps you doctor could consider a beta blocker or something else for the migraines. That Topomax is nasty stuff.
What is the difference between a headache and a migraine?
Migraines are a special type of headache. The jury is out on what actually causes migraines (some say they're vascular headaches, others disagree) but migraine headaches have a unique set of symptoms that differentiate them from regular tension, sinus, or cluster headaches. About 1/3 of people who get migraines have auras beforehand. An aura could be visual (seeing floaters, lines, zig-zags, halos, etc. in the field of vision), olfactory (smelling things that aren't there), or auditory (hearing a buzzing, ear-ringing sound). The other 2/3 of migraine sufferers don't have auras, so not having an aura doesn't mean you don't have migraines. Migraines are usually one-sided headaches (unilateral), but sometimes they are bilateral (affecting both sides). They can be a sharp, intense striking pain, or a more diffused throbbing, depending on the person. Regardless of how they are experienced, they are very long-lived headaches. Migraines can last anywhere from 3 hours to 3 days, varying in intensity over the period of time, much longer than usual headaches that rarely last over 2 hours. The main cornerstone of migraine headaches, the symptoms that most doctors consider absolutely necessary to diagnose a migraine, is sensitivity to light and sound. When you have a migraine, even a very dim light feels like staring at the sun, and a whisper sounds like someone yelling in your ear. Most migraine sufferers also become very nauseous and sometimes vomit during their migraine headaches, and strong smells can intensify that nausea. If those symptoms sound like what you're experiencing, and you've experienced them several times, you may be suffering from migraines. You can buy OTC migraine medicines (Excedrin makes one that is supposed to be very effective) and see if they work. If they do, that's your answer. There is no daily treatment for migraines to prevent them from happening, you can only take migraine medication at the first signs of a migraine headache to shorten the duration of the headache, or hopefully stop it before it really starts. Good luck!
Can hitting your head against the wall damage your brain?
Brain is very fragile entirely made out of blood vessels and nerves. We’re talking about a soft, mushy mass of tissue that controls all neural higher functions and commands you as a person. All this mushy mass is floating in a clear, colorless body liquid called the cerebro-spinal fluid which protects the brain from coming into contact with the skull. Hitting your head against the wall or a good K.O. punch could cause the brain to slam into the skull from the acceleration caused by the blow and the deceleration caused by the muscles and tendons trying to prevent the head from spinning further.When the brain slams into the skull, you get trauma and brain cells literally start dying from the physical impact. This happens multiple times as the brain bounces off the walls of the skull on and off until the energy from the blow is dissipated. The trauma causes an overwhelming number of neurotransmitters to fire all at the same time. This behavior induces a form of nervous system overload, causing a system crash (a form of temporary paralysis). Sometimes head hitting or a blow can produce a brief loss of consciousness, headaches and impaired cognition, among other symptoms. Symptoms can last for days or sometimes longer.Many people love to bang their heads (i.e. shaking their heads fast and hard) to heavy metal or rock music. Several popular musicians have had to deal with brain cell loss and damages as a result. Notable musicians that got brain damage from head banging include: Terry Balsamo (Evanescence guitarist who had a stroke from head banging) and Tom Araya (Slayer bassist/vocalist who ended up with spinal problems). If you bang your head violently to rock or metal music or any kind of music for that matter, it may contribute to brain cell death and damage.Headbanging does create risk of brain damage, says studyHope you got it.
I got hit on my head today? What should I do?
Head injuries can be dangerous, even minor ones. If you develop any of the following, you'd be smart to get to an emergency room as soon as possible: Nausea or vomiting, Worsening headache, Confusion, Blurred vision, Unequal pupils, Slurred speech, Ringing in the ears, Trouble walking, Memory loss, Convulsions, Dizziness, fainting, Unusual sleepiness In the meantime, put an ice bag on the bump, 20 minutes on/20 minutes off for the next 24 hours while you're awake.
What could be causing my daily headaches and fatigue?
You almost definitely have anemia, or an iron deficiency. I am anemic, and the fatigue and migraines were me worst to symptoms. You may also notice increased stress levels, dizziness or nausea. I'm not sure about the eyesight problems because you didn't describe them very well, but I know that when my iron is low I sometimes see spots in front of my eyes. By "problems telling time," do you mean that sometimes you feel like it is October when it's really March, and that you forget what day of the week it is? I, too, can experience this if my iron is low. In fact, my symptoms have been reoccurring of late, and I suspect that it's time to get some blood work done. I know how you feel when you say that you JUST WANT TO FEEL BETTER. Anemia is awful, and sometimes hard to pinpoint. I went to many doctors before a proper diagnosis was made. You feel as though no one understands what is wrong with you, and you just want to get better and not feel sick all the time. Trust me when I say that with proper medication, you can feel like yourself again. Having low iron makes you very tired all the time because iron is what stores energy inside the body. Until a diagnosis is made, you have to rest and eat lots of meat and green vegetables. So here are my recommendations: -Get a blood test done and have them check for EVERYTHING, because I could be wrong about you being anemic. That's what I had done - the whole shebang. -Until then, try to sleep better and eat protein- and iron-rich foods. -Drink lots of water. -Don't over-exert yourself. -If your iron does come back low, you'll have a choice of either liquid or pill medication. The pills are to be swallowed and most likely to be taken with orange juice (instead of water) or some other form of Vitamin C. You can even mix the liquid stuff in with orange juice if the doctor says to. Good luck, I know how it feels.