Fatigue and Memory
Original Post: Does anyone else suffer with cognition issues such as memory issues, concentration and focus problems? Could post-polio could be contributing to these problems?
Additional Post: I thought I had early dementia, now am told that memory, word finding and concentration loss are common symptoms of PPS.
Additional Post: I have problems with word retrieval and a bit of forgetfulness especially when tired.
Additional Post: I wonder if it has to do with the fatigue we get from not pacing ourselves? The more tired I am, the less my brain copes. I call it 'Brain Fog'.
Dr. Bruno’s Response: Our research has shown that word finding difficulty is NOT a symptom of dementia in polio survivors. And, yes, fatigue contributes to problems with thinking, memory and word finding.
Please go to the Encyclopedia of Polio and PPS. You will find quite a few articles of interest in the Index, listed by Subject. Here are a few I suggest of the many articles under the topic of Fatigue:
Post-Polio Brain Fatigue: A Little Spot Means A Lot.
Neuropsychology of Post-Polio Fatigue
Bromocriptine and Post-Polio Fatigue (Bromocriptine) This article is in the Index under Drugs/Medications