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What Causes Lack Of Focus While Having Dyslexia?

Hi - I am a 57 yr old woman. I am pretty healthy, but on meds for things like GERD, bladder control and allergies. I am active, work part time at a pregnancy care facility, am the point person for women s ministry at my church, and am currently enrolled in a Life Coaching program. I am realizing more and more how difficult it is for me to concentrate while I read. I am dyslexic, but I don t feel that is the problem. My mind jumps to too many other topics while I m reading, and it s becoming problematic. Should I be worried about this? I am on Bio-Te, HRT, so getting some hormones for being post-menopausal.
Fri, 12 Jan 2018
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Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms (lack of concentration) could partially be explained with dyslexia, but anxiety could also trigger this clinical situation.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with a psychiatrist for a psychiatric evaluation. Some tests are also necessary (complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels, etc.).
Physical activity (aerobics, Yoga, sports, etc.) can help improve your situation.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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What Causes Lack Of Focus While Having Dyslexia?

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms (lack of concentration) could partially be explained with dyslexia, but anxiety could also trigger this clinical situation. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a psychiatrist for a psychiatric evaluation. Some tests are also necessary (complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels, etc.). Physical activity (aerobics, Yoga, sports, etc.) can help improve your situation. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Aida