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Question: i have been forgetting words, past 2 years, i am talking to anybody and i dont remember how this thing is called, so i say the description of what i want to say and the other person i am talking to, tells me the word.
regular day to day words sometimes, but in general words that i havent used for a while, then a few minutes later after they say the word, sometimes i still dont remember it.
i also had sometimes days until a word comes to my mind, not minutes.
also, i noticed i dont sleep more than 2 hours at a time, at night, i wake up every 2 hours, sometimes go to the bathroom a lot, sometimes not as much, since ive been trying not to eat or drink after 5 pm to see if that is why i wake up, but i still wake up every 2 hours, then fall asleep fast, i dont stay awake at all. but i wake up again after 2 hours.
regular day to day words sometimes, but in general words that i havent used for a while, then a few minutes later after they say the word, sometimes i still dont remember it.
i also had sometimes days until a word comes to my mind, not minutes.
also, i noticed i dont sleep more than 2 hours at a time, at night, i wake up every 2 hours, sometimes go to the bathroom a lot, sometimes not as much, since ive been trying not to eat or drink after 5 pm to see if that is why i wake up, but i still wake up every 2 hours, then fall asleep fast, i dont stay awake at all. but i wake up again after 2 hours.
Brief Answer:
Neurological consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, a neurological consultation is necessary in your case to evaluate further possible neurological conditions that may cause your symptoms.
These include mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Another possible condition to consider, since you became vegan from a year, is low blood vitamins B group levels.
It is necessary to get neuropsychological tests and blood tests done in order to diagnose properly your condition.
Brain imaging studies such MRI also may be of help in achieving a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Neurological consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, a neurological consultation is necessary in your case to evaluate further possible neurological conditions that may cause your symptoms.
These include mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Another possible condition to consider, since you became vegan from a year, is low blood vitamins B group levels.
It is necessary to get neuropsychological tests and blood tests done in order to diagnose properly your condition.
Brain imaging studies such MRI also may be of help in achieving a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
thank you, i had blood test in my yearly check up, and the b12 was normal, i also take supplement vitamin c and bs every day.
what about the waking up every nite every couple of hours? is this also a symptom of what you mentioned?
ill make an appointment to see a doctor as you recomend
what about the waking up every nite every couple of hours? is this also a symptom of what you mentioned?
ill make an appointment to see a doctor as you recomend
Brief Answer:
Yes, sleep disruption could happen with these conditions.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for being on follow up.
Sleep disruption is more prominent with mild cognitive impairment than normal pressure hydrocephalus, but in both can happen.
So, the answer to your question is yes, sleep disruption is a symptom of conditions I mentioned.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Yes, sleep disruption could happen with these conditions.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for being on follow up.
Sleep disruption is more prominent with mild cognitive impairment than normal pressure hydrocephalus, but in both can happen.
So, the answer to your question is yes, sleep disruption is a symptom of conditions I mentioned.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thank you.
may i start taking vitamin B12 supplement even if i have normal (345) in my latest blood test in february? still close to the lower level but the XXXXXXX level is around 800 i think....
i am alo taking a probiotic pill once a day, i started a couple of weeks ago because i felt some bloating, and vitamin d supplement too.
may i start taking vitamin B12 supplement even if i have normal (345) in my latest blood test in february? still close to the lower level but the XXXXXXX level is around 800 i think....
i am alo taking a probiotic pill once a day, i started a couple of weeks ago because i felt some bloating, and vitamin d supplement too.
Brief Answer:
You can use vitamin B12 supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Normal levels of vitamin B12 are 200 - 900 picograms, however the desired level is above 500 pictograms/ml, so you can use it.
Hope this helps.
Best regards.
You can use vitamin B12 supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Normal levels of vitamin B12 are 200 - 900 picograms, however the desired level is above 500 pictograms/ml, so you can use it.
Hope this helps.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
ok, no problem taking a probiotic also at the same time im taking the b12 then?
Brief Answer:
It is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
It is okay to take both vitamin B12 and a probiotic.
Greetings.
It is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
It is okay to take both vitamin B12 and a probiotic.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
OTC doses range from 500 to 5000 micrograms.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for the follow up question.
Methylcobalamin is the most absorbable and biodisponible form of vitamin B12 supplements.
Over the counter brands have a quantity of vitamin B12 that ranges from 500 to 5000 micrograms.
1000 micrograms is a relatively low dose as supplement, you can take two tablets/daily or you can use single doses of 2500 micrograms for example.
Remember not to take vitamin B12 before sleep, because it may be stimulating and may disturb sleep.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
OTC doses range from 500 to 5000 micrograms.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for the follow up question.
Methylcobalamin is the most absorbable and biodisponible form of vitamin B12 supplements.
Over the counter brands have a quantity of vitamin B12 that ranges from 500 to 5000 micrograms.
1000 micrograms is a relatively low dose as supplement, you can take two tablets/daily or you can use single doses of 2500 micrograms for example.
Remember not to take vitamin B12 before sleep, because it may be stimulating and may disturb sleep.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
thanks.
does this mean it is the best kind of b12 then?
Methylcobalamin is the most absorbable and biodisponible form of vitamin B12 supplements.
does this mean it is the best kind of b12 then?
Methylcobalamin is the most absorbable and biodisponible form of vitamin B12 supplements.
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes, it is the best form of vitamin B12 to take as a supplement.
Best regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes, it is the best form of vitamin B12 to take as a supplement.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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