Thanks for the kind note, Marietta. I put these videos out every week, and try to make them as helpful as possible. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions, or if there is particular information you're looking for.
Thanks for the kind comment. I'll keep them coming as long as I know someone is watching and getting some value from them. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there are any aspects of MCI that you're seeking more information about.
Thank you.....I had a heavy metals test that shows I am off the charts with lead, and almost off the charts with mercury. I always thought my neurological or cognitive disorders were genetic, since several other relatives have similar ones, but now I believe my problems are only partly genetic because of what these metals can do to the brain. I am taking detox supplements for them, but since I've been under severe stress from ongoing quagmires and 3 traumatic deaths of loved ones, my weight dropped 29 lbs without trying in only a few months. I am afraid of losing any more and becoming skeletal like 2 other family members that are not anorexic. I began a healthy diet....mostly Paleo, about a month ago, so I do not eat any grains unless they are sprouted, and no packaged foods, unclean meat & poultry, etc. Plus I take a lot of vitamins and some formulas that relate to this kind of illness. It is quite difficult to do all this at the right times each day, being that one of my disorders is ADHD. I also have a long list of physical ills, but thankfully my faith keeps me going and I do not take prescription drugs for anything. I would appreciate any suggestions you can offer, and do you think I need to quit drinking organic coffee?, even though I only have 1 mug each morning. Sure hope not, but I heard about coffee having the carcinogen acrylamide in it, and this concerns me, as well as the caffeine. Thank you so much.
My thoughts are with you, and all of the things you are dealing with. I admire your resilience and your faith, which are two of the greatest assets anyone can have when dealing with cognitive impairment. Your medical situation is admittedly complicated, and I wouldn't pretend to give you any advice specific to your situation. Only your doctor can do that. But there are things everyone can do, that have been proven to really help. One of them is drinking coffee. Coffee is great for brain health and overall health, so don't feel like you have to give it up. You're doing a lot of other things right, but you didn't mention physical activity. Right now, we know that regular exercise is the single best thing we can do to potentially slow cognitive decline. You don't even have to go to the gym. A brisk walk is good enough. If you have an opportunity to walk outdoors in nature, that's even better. There's also good evidence that cognitive training can help (not Sudoku or crosswords, but brain exercises). If you want to know more about that, you could read this post, and you're welcome to download the Brain Training Resource Guide that comes with it. Hope this is helpful. Here's the link: gocogno.com/folly-brain-games-actually-works-instead/
I have adhd and mild cognitive impairment. I am in my 30s. Just got diagnosed with low vitamin d and b12. Taking supplements, hopeful that cognition will improve.
Im 17 & having memory loss & difficulty in thinking since just 2 months.. im a healthy boy preparing for exam.. My vitamin B12 is 193 pg/ml & not exposed to sunlight since 6 months.. is this due to this ??
Do you have information on why some days are worse than others? Days where speech and ability to walk and maintain balance are worse. Days where everyday tasks are harder than others?
Having good days and bad days is very, very common, and very frustrating. There are so many things that can possibly contribute to that. Lack of sleep may play a role. Stress, too. The best suggestion I have heard is to track your good days and bad days and then discuss with your doctor. You and your doctor may be able to identify a pattern or something that seems to contribute to having bad days.
@@GoCognocom thank you. I am 37 and had several head injuries while in the Army and sometimes I struggle with tasks and even though I am giving 100%. I have recently started watching your videos and appreciate your time.
@@Theforgetfuldad1 Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story, and please know that my thoughts are with you. I try very hard to make sure that whatever I am sharing is safe, scientifically proven and offers a real cognitive benefit. I appreciate that you watch my videos and I hope you find them helpful.
There hasn't been much research on that and there's no clear answer. There was one study recently that suggested that marijuana use might actually help slow cognitive decline or even improve memory in older adults, but it was a study done on mice. For now, all I'd really say is that there's no clear evidence that marijuana use does further damage to the brain of an older person with MCI.
Hello! I have been diagnosed with MCI, and I'm currently seventeen years old. I was wondering if it can be caused by premature birth. I was born within six months instead of nine.
Ashly, I deal with the kinds of cognitive impairment that affect people in their 50s and 60s and older, and don't have expertise in the issues around people who develop it in their teens or 20s. I have not found a good resource for people in their teens who are diagnosed with MCI, though I continue to look. For you, the best route would be a referral to a specialist and hopefully your doctor has provided that.
Yes, there's a clear connection between PTSD and cognitive impairment or dementia. Here's a link to a report that talks about that connection and the importance of getting treatment for PTSD as soon as possible. www.goodtherapy.org/blog/study-confirms-link-between-ptsd-cognitive-impairment-0901161
Indeed, it can. But I've had neurologists tell me that when they are treating someone with dementia-like symptoms, they actually hope it's depression, because depression can be treated and memory can improve.
I have orthostatic intolerance and mixed apnea and adhd .I haven’t been tested by neupsychologist yet . I’m 35 and a half.
thanks for the video really taught me alot about my symptoms looking forward to more,Thanks
Thanks for the kind note, Marietta. I put these videos out every week, and try to make them as helpful as possible. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions, or if there is particular information you're looking for.
I really appreciate you, Tony........ Your videos are fantastic!! Thank you so much!!
Thanks for the kind comment. I'll keep them coming as long as I know someone is watching and getting some value from them. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there are any aspects of MCI that you're seeking more information about.
Thank you.....I had a heavy metals test that shows I am off the charts with lead, and almost off the charts with mercury. I always thought my neurological or cognitive disorders were genetic, since several other relatives have similar ones, but now I believe my problems are only partly genetic because of what these metals can do to the brain. I am taking detox supplements for them, but since I've been under severe stress from ongoing quagmires and 3 traumatic deaths of loved ones, my weight dropped 29 lbs without trying in only a few months. I am afraid of losing any more and becoming skeletal like 2 other family members that are not anorexic. I began a healthy diet....mostly Paleo, about a month ago, so I do not eat any grains unless they are sprouted, and no packaged foods, unclean meat & poultry, etc. Plus I take a lot of vitamins and some formulas that relate to this kind of illness. It is quite difficult to do all this at the right times each day, being that one of my disorders is ADHD. I also have a long list of physical ills, but thankfully my faith keeps me going and I do not take prescription drugs for anything. I would appreciate any suggestions you can offer, and do you think I need to quit drinking organic coffee?, even though I only have 1 mug each morning. Sure hope not, but I heard about coffee having the carcinogen acrylamide in it, and this concerns me, as well as the caffeine. Thank you so much.
My thoughts are with you, and all of the things you are dealing with. I admire your resilience and your faith, which are two of the greatest assets anyone can have when dealing with cognitive impairment. Your medical situation is admittedly complicated, and I wouldn't pretend to give you any advice specific to your situation. Only your doctor can do that. But there are things everyone can do, that have been proven to really help. One of them is drinking coffee. Coffee is great for brain health and overall health, so don't feel like you have to give it up. You're doing a lot of other things right, but you didn't mention physical activity. Right now, we know that regular exercise is the single best thing we can do to potentially slow cognitive decline. You don't even have to go to the gym. A brisk walk is good enough. If you have an opportunity to walk outdoors in nature, that's even better. There's also good evidence that cognitive training can help (not Sudoku or crosswords, but brain exercises). If you want to know more about that, you could read this post, and you're welcome to download the Brain Training Resource Guide that comes with it. Hope this is helpful. Here's the link: gocogno.com/folly-brain-games-actually-works-instead/
You are truly altruistic and I thank you very much for taking time out to write such a compassionate and helpful reply.
I have adhd and mild cognitive impairment. I am in my 30s. Just got diagnosed with low vitamin d and b12. Taking supplements, hopeful that cognition will improve.
Can a concussion that had blood coming out of ear from semi wreck cause mild cognitive impairment
Im 17 & having memory loss & difficulty in thinking since just 2 months.. im a healthy boy preparing for exam..
My vitamin B12 is 193 pg/ml & not exposed to sunlight since 6 months.. is this due to this ??
Can you get MCI at the age of 26?
Do you have information on why some days are worse than others? Days where speech and ability to walk and maintain balance are worse. Days where everyday tasks are harder than others?
Having good days and bad days is very, very common, and very frustrating. There are so many things that can possibly contribute to that. Lack of sleep may play a role. Stress, too. The best suggestion I have heard is to track your good days and bad days and then discuss with your doctor. You and your doctor may be able to identify a pattern or something that seems to contribute to having bad days.
@@GoCognocom thank you. I am 37 and had several head injuries while in the Army and sometimes I struggle with tasks and even though I am giving 100%. I have recently started watching your videos and appreciate your time.
@@Theforgetfuldad1 Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story, and please know that my thoughts are with you. I try very hard to make sure that whatever I am sharing is safe, scientifically proven and offers a real cognitive benefit. I appreciate that you watch my videos and I hope you find them helpful.
Does marijuana make symptoms of mci worse??
There hasn't been much research on that and there's no clear answer. There was one study recently that suggested that marijuana use might actually help slow cognitive decline or even improve memory in older adults, but it was a study done on mice. For now, all I'd really say is that there's no clear evidence that marijuana use does further damage to the brain of an older person with MCI.
I'm 18 I got ADHD I'm cognitively impaired and learning disabilities
Have you got better?
Hello! I have been diagnosed with MCI, and I'm currently seventeen years old. I was wondering if it can be caused by premature birth. I was born within six months instead of nine.
Ashly, I deal with the kinds of cognitive impairment that affect people in their 50s and 60s and older, and don't have expertise in the issues around people who develop it in their teens or 20s. I have not found a good resource for people in their teens who are diagnosed with MCI, though I continue to look. For you, the best route would be a referral to a specialist and hopefully your doctor has provided that.
@@GoCognocom - Okay, thank you!! :D
@@ashlylarkin7162 heyy how are you doing now?hope you're okay
Can ptsd and severe dissociation cause mild cognitive impairment?
Yes, there's a clear connection between PTSD and cognitive impairment or dementia. Here's a link to a report that talks about that connection and the importance of getting treatment for PTSD as soon as possible. www.goodtherapy.org/blog/study-confirms-link-between-ptsd-cognitive-impairment-0901161
Depression worsens it.
Indeed, it can. But I've had neurologists tell me that when they are treating someone with dementia-like symptoms, they actually hope it's depression, because depression can be treated and memory can improve.
@@GoCognocom I have cognitive problems and I have noticed depression had made it much worse, other than that I agree.
Depression can cause this too.
This guy talks too much