memory loss and lack of concentration

I have been having a serious problem with this. My doctor says it is a thiamine deficiency. I am very worried. I have trouble remembering things and cant concentrate on ANYTHING! Especially when I drive. I have even forgotten where I was going. Has anyone else had this problem? My Dr. says it can be irreversable if not caught in time.

Has your doctor tested your nutritional status via blood test? You need to know exactly what your deficiencies are and make sure you address them. Are you taking vitamins every day? This is something we all should do as a preventative measure. Joy

Go to see a profile for Sandra McDaniel. She posts on th eover 50 board and has developed a list of tests and a vitamin routine that prevents and checks everything. Ask her for help. She is very nice and very knowledgeable. If you have trouble finding her profile just write a post on the over 50 board to her. Hope this helps. Louise

Probably had this but I have ADD and it's hard to tell if it was that or the other. I did, however, had the thiamin deficiency and I mainly noticed it that I was very very tired and weak. It can cause beri beri which can cause permanent brain damage, so I do make sure I get my vitamins in since then. Dina

Yikes!!! ! Please PLEASE go get your blood tests done so that you know for sure! We dont want anything to happen to you! I slacked off a few days with my vitamins, this sure put me in my place! I wish you the best and make sure you keep on top of this problem you are having. Blessings! Elizabeth M