Are memory and other thinking skills different if you have epilepsy?
One of the most frequent concerns that the epilepsy doctor hears from patients is about memory loss. Problems with memory can be felt day to day in things such as forgetting to take medications, missing appointments, or misplacing important items such as keys or paperwork. Some patients also report that they have difficulties with word finding (“I know what I want to say, but just can’t seem to come up with the right word”), language comprehension (“I have trouble understanding what I’ve read), or paying attention (“I find myself zoning out when watching T.V. or having a conversation with a friend”). But by far, memory problems are the most noticeable concern in epilepsy.