Oh yes it can
Diagnosed in Dec. ’01.
I had a particularly bad flare up a couple of years ago and it was of my own making. I was working too hard, too long, in the heat, and under a lot of stress. I had some serious cognitive problems, concentration, memory, problem solving.
I was so worried that underwent a 3 day Neuro-Cognitive Analysis. This consisted of tests over a 3 day period, problem solving, puzzles, memory recall and other physical tests. They insisted all tests be conducted in the morning. That’s my best time, and I wanted the tests in the late afternoon. But they said to evaluate my cognitive level I should be at my best time of the day.
Well, after the 3 days of testing and two weeks of test analysis, they said I indeed had some minor cognitive issues. I knew that. If they had did the tests after a hard day of work. The results would have been very different.
The bottom line was MS does cause cognitive problems and can be managed. For me that meant the usual - take care of myself, eat right, get sleep, ease up on the beer, and avoid the heat.
But to your question, yes MS can and in some cases can cause cognitive problems.
My cognition has worsen over the years and is the main reason I have little confidence in pursuing additional education, training and credentials.
Peace be with you
Diagnosed in Dec. ’01.
I had a particularly bad flare up a couple of years ago and it was of my own making. I was working too hard, too long, in the heat, and under a lot of stress. I had some serious cognitive problems, concentration, memory, problem solving.
I was so worried that underwent a 3 day Neuro-Cognitive Analysis. This consisted of tests over a 3 day period, problem solving, puzzles, memory recall and other physical tests. They insisted all tests be conducted in the morning. That’s my best time, and I wanted the tests in the late afternoon. But they said to evaluate my cognitive level I should be at my best time of the day.
Well, after the 3 days of testing and two weeks of test analysis, they said I indeed had some minor cognitive issues. I knew that. If they had did the tests after a hard day of work. The results would have been very different.
The bottom line was MS does cause cognitive problems and can be managed. For me that meant the usual - take care of myself, eat right, get sleep, ease up on the beer, and avoid the heat.
But to your question, yes MS can and in some cases can cause cognitive problems.
My cognition has worsen over the years and is the main reason I have little confidence in pursuing additional education, training and credentials.
Peace be with you
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