Medical problem?

**Mooks** · 03-03-2007, 04:40

Im having a little problem. I cant remember stuff.

Not just where did I put something, or what's my password. But whole frikin conversations. I can barely remember what happened yesterday, only the important stuff. But other then that the details are a blank. Anything more then a week ago is stretch. My teacher said she had a discussion with me about something (I cant even remember what she was saying what we had a discussion about), but I had no idea what she was talking about. She thought I was joking. Then theres names, I cant remember names at all, Iv known people for years and never actually remembered their names. Though if I concentrate really really hard a name pops up. Short term memory loss could describe it, I forget some things which I read just 5 minutes ago.

So, im asking for answeres on why I cant remember stuff. Im 15 years old, dont take any drugs, in perfect physical condition, and have no bad medical history.

**rory_20_uk** · 03-03-2007, 05:34

Get some proper medical advice.

**doc_bean** · 03-03-2007, 11:54

...and drink less. (I'm assuming that's what caused a similar situation with me, but then I never had it checked out, my memory is recovering though

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**ShadeHonestus** · 03-03-2007, 11:58

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**sapi** · 03-03-2007, 14:09

mate, if you're being serious, you really should see a doctor

**KukriKhan** · 03-03-2007, 15:29

Originally Posted by rory_20_uk

Get some proper medical advice.

He's right of course. At 15, it's probably changing hormonal balance (this written by a guy who's raised 2 boys through teen years). Hair is sprouting where you had none before, and your mind keeps thinking about females, no matter how hard you try not to. Nothing else is quite as important (certainly not academic subjects), so nothing else gets noted and remembered.

It'll pass - or, rather, you'll get used to it and regain/re-learn how to concentrate and remember things.

However, even if what I wrote is true, you should check with a doc as soon as possible, to make sure there isn't some underlying problem. If you're too embarrassed to ask your folks for that: join a sports team; they usually require a physical exam to make sure you're fit for the sport, then mention your memory problem to the examiner.

Whatever you do: don't put it off, thinking it will go away. The peace of mind alone, of knowing you're OK will do you good.

**Blodrast** · 03-03-2007, 21:36

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

He's right of course. At all ages, ... your mind keeps thinking about females, no matter how hard you try not to. Nothing else is quite as important (certainly not academic subjects), so nothing else gets noted and remembered.

There, fixed it for ya.

**Blodrast** · 03-03-2007, 22:42

First off, Kukri is prolly right: growing up, hormonal imbalances, your body needs a lot more minerals, vitamins, and pretty much everything - more than at probably any other period of your life.

You can try some (multi)vitamins; also, lecythin is supposed to help with memory quite a bit, and you can find lecythin pills.
I used to take some myself when I was younger. I can't remember if they helped, though.

**CountArach** · 03-03-2007, 23:05

You can try some (multi)vitamins; also, lecythin is supposed to help with memory quite a bit, and you can find lecythin pills.
I used to take some myself when I was younger. I can't remember if they helped, though.

God, that is aweful...

**Tuuvi** · 03-04-2007, 04:55

It could be an age problem, I'm 16 and the same thing happens to me. Sometimes I can't even remember if something that happened was in a dream or it it was real.

**Beirut** · 03-04-2007, 05:02

To the doctor with you. If you seriously can't remember things, you might have had a concussion and not even remember it.

Doctor. Sooner than later.

**Mooks** · 03-04-2007, 08:10

Bah, doctors just want your money and your limbs.

**pevergreen** · 03-04-2007, 09:50

Im 16 and it is happening to me. as Lignator said, the dreams and reality can blur. Confirm with someone what you have said, so you dont get screwed over by people.

I do have trouble sometimes remembering what i had for dinner. I walked home from work today (3 hours ago) and i cant remember parts of the walking.

Its because your distracted. It is for me at least.

But the symptoms you describe are pretty bad man, seriously, see a doctor if you cant remember peoples names.

Any head hits recently? (not a joke that does happen, i work with a trainee doctor)

**sapi** · 03-04-2007, 09:59

I can't emphasise enough - see a doctor

Better to spend some time and some money now (and tbh, most is covered by health insurance anyway, here at least) to get some peace of mind, or alternately a cure...

(and this is coming from a guy who very rarely advocates seeing a doctor - but your memory is one thing you really don't want to be messing with)