Here is an excellent article on cognitive problems and MS, from the University of California at San Francisco Multiple Sclerosis Center.
First, a brief quote from the article:
Cognitive difficulties can be particularly distressing for people because they are changes that nobody sees. Sometimes family,loved ones, or employers will believe that a persons forgetfulness or lack of attention are willful ignoring, rather than a symptom of the MS. Many times the person with MS may not recognize that their problems with memory, attention, word-finding, and problem solving are MS-related, and he or she may worry that he or she is going crazy. Understanding the type and the source of cognitive problems is the first step for patients and their loved ones to begin coping with these symptoms effectively.
Then, a link to the whole article, which is well worth taking the time to read:
http://neurology.ucsf.edu/msc/psychology.htm
First, a brief quote from the article:
Cognitive difficulties can be particularly distressing for people because they are changes that nobody sees. Sometimes family,loved ones, or employers will believe that a persons forgetfulness or lack of attention are willful ignoring, rather than a symptom of the MS. Many times the person with MS may not recognize that their problems with memory, attention, word-finding, and problem solving are MS-related, and he or she may worry that he or she is going crazy. Understanding the type and the source of cognitive problems is the first step for patients and their loved ones to begin coping with these symptoms effectively.
Then, a link to the whole article, which is well worth taking the time to read:
http://neurology.ucsf.edu/msc/psychology.htm
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