Poor Memory

[gifree]

Hi There:

As a follow-up to an earlier post, I'm curious what steps folks with Celiac have taken to either remedy or manage poor memory. I suspect my poor memory is mostly long-term, but may also be poor in the short-term and working department. I've done ample research, but am unsure what next steps to take? I have mentioned the poor memory concerns to my Neuro Doc., but he seems to be somewhat dismissive; good guy overall. I suspect that he's not aware of the neurological/cognitive impacts that Celiac can have.

That said, have folks had any scans, say a SPECT scan or otherwise? Are folks taking medication, over-the-counter, supplements to remedy or manage memory concerns? I'm 6-months into the diagnosis and can't say I've felt a marked increase in my memory. It may be too early or may be irreversible.

BTW: I'm considering going back to school, at age 38, but am weary of that path if I can't count on a solid memory.

Thoughts?

[Fire Fairy]

At one time my Dr told me to take Cerefolin NAC but that was before I went gluten free. Sorry I'm not more help. I'm sure some of the others here can give you some useful info.

[Skylark]

I have memory trouble when I'm hypothyroid. An awful lot of celiacs are hypothyroid so is that a possibility for you?

[dilettantesteph]

The longer I remain gluten free, and the better I get about eliminating cc, the better my memory gets. I hope that will be the case for you too. The slightest glutening and it's gone again, but at least I know now that it will come back.

[starrytrekchic]

I'm a little over a year in, and my memory is finally starting to come together. For a while--especially through the 8-9 month mark--it just kept getting worse.

Make sure you're getting enough carbs in your diet, since gluten-free can be low on them. Otherwise, keep taking whole vitamins while your intestines heal. For me, the memory thing seems to be overall vitamin/mineral deficiencies & carb related, not any permanent damage.