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Experiencing Memory lapses (brain blinks)
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trey06 Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 10 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: mild trey06 First Symptom: 09/01 Dx: 07/04
dschipman Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 12 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Relapse: Moderate Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: mild Upper limb: mild Walking: none dschipman First Symptom: 12/99 Dx: 01/00
Rick N Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 23 yrs Mentor Type: Primary Progressive Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: severe Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: mild Walking: mild Rick N First Symptom: 09/88 Dx: 06/96

Memory lapses (brain blinks) Report

A memory lapse is usually a minor or temporary failure to remember a something that was previously known.

What we've learned from patients who report Memory lapses (brain blinks)

Symptom severities

Severe	163
Moderate	358
Mild	200
None	37

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Memory lapses (brain blinks)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Memory lapses (brain blinks)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Aricept	24
PDA Palm Pilot (calendar, checklists, alarms, etc.)	5
Omega 3 Fish Oil	3
Donepezil	1
Alpha Lipoic Acid	1
Neuropsychological Evaluation/Testing	1
Cognitive therapy	1
Avonex	1
Coromega	1
Cerefolin	1
Galantamine	1
Flaxseed Oil	1
DMAE	1

Report created on February 12, 2012.

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