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    #16
    Hi Guys e_walford well this tickled my fancy sorry no offence intended but it sounds like the book really worked " For instance I read the first chapter of a book on meditation - by the time I'd finished I couldn't remember anything I'd read!", it must have really relaxed you sorry

    I use to read two or three books at the same time just pick one up and read and know where I was up to, now I can't read one book if I have any one around me, just can't concentrate, and as like others constantly re renewing the books I have from the library
    I would be lost without my books they take me to a pain free place Craig

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      #17
      I miss reading!!!!

      My most recent flare left me with visual and cognitive dysfunctions. This combination makes reading impossible. Even if I can squint and read the words I don't understand them. I miss reading so much! I think I will try audio books but I am sure I will have the same problem understanding, especially because I am more of a visual than an auditory learner. Even though I miss reading I try to focus on what I can do instead of focusing on what I can't do. I hope this message finds you well.

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        #18
        me too, used to work in bookstores, collected books, read constantly when i was young, now even on my kindle i buy bargains, collecting, i guess, but takes so long to read one book... loss of interest, very depressing

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          #19
          I see the initial message was old and I appreciate that it was brought up again. I used to read two or three books at a time and for the past few years cannot read any. My eyesight is poor and the words would turn pink in places. I miss my books.

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            #20
            I miss my books too. I've been an avid reader my whole life. I regret I didn't keep log of what I've read over the years.

            I'm 71 now and I cannot read a book. It's several things in the way...vision, comprehension, attention span...everything. It makes me very sad.

            I'm starting to give my books away.

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              #21
              Going through this now. Double vision, rereading the last paragraph, forgetting what I’m reading while reading it! CRAZY! I love books so much, what a complete bummer! I’ve never been a great listener, but audio books will have to become my friends.

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                #22
                Originally posted by pennstater View Post

                Taowarrior,

                I just started the program to help with working memory. It consists of 50 minutes on computer, 5 days a week, for 5 weeks. Each week, have a coaching call with neuropsychiatrist. I felt fried after the one session.

                I will let you know at the end if it helped. She said about 80% of people see animprovement that stays with them after they stop the exercises. Here is hoping.
                A belated update to this post. The program I took was called Cogmed. My Neuro recommended it and I went to a neuropsych who offers it to see if I could possibly benefit from it. It was not covered by insurance.

                My working memory did improve. I am 5 years out from the program and still seem to have maintained the benefits achieved. Today I forgot my grocery list, which had about 25 items on it. In the store, I remembered all but 1, which truly amazed me. I can also read books again - but I do need quiet to do it. But I am so happy I can read and enjoy books again.

                I took the class thinking I didn't have much to lose, other than the cost of the program. I am grateful my Neuro suggested it. It truly surpassed any expectation I had.
                Kathy
                DX 01/06, currently on Tysabri

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