Firstly I have to say how lucky I’ve been, I had a inter cerebral haemorrhage bleed in 2019, I found out in 21 it was caused via AVM, in 23 I had a full blown craniotomy and they removed the AVM well after 2 craniotomy the week after the first they did, as some had been missed, since leaving the hospital plus after a check up 3 months later I’ve not seen a doctor or nurse about my craniotomy, I’ve recovered fantastically, I’ve lost weight and I weight train regularly. So physically I’m chuffed and able. I run my own business and can’t believe how bad my memory has been and is still is getting worse, does anyone know if this is normal even after 3 1/2 years after craniotomy? Some days I’m great others it’s like a fog. I’d be grateful for any feedback and as I said I know how lucky I’ve been, my thoughts are always with stroke survivors who continue to struggle. Thanks Paul
Hi Paul @Huggybear i wonder if on your foggy days it is because you may have done too much previously and it’s a bit of fatigue in play. Even 3 1/2 years on that can happen. Running your own business can be stressful and that can lso bring on fatigue.
I would recommend getting checked over by a Dr to ensure there isn’t something else going on. Memory gets worse as we age anyway so there may be some of that in play (I don’t know your age so it may not be relevant).
I don’t think we should just accept that it is part of an event that happened 3 plus years ago without having other things rules out first.
Best wishes
Ann
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Paul - I am not a stroke survivor but I am also experiencing memory problems, however, in my case I am sure it is down to my current lifestyle and the fact I am at that age when things like memory loss etc. start to happen.
I am aware there are things I can do to reduce the risk e.g. mind / brain stimulation, exercises etc. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia and suchlike are part of getting old.
My guess is you know this already and I don’t know how old you are but given you are running your own business I expect I am barking up the wrong tree! Nevertheless, I thought I might as well mention it 
Really appreciate this, I haven’t come across it before. Thank you
Thank you but it’s definitely something to do with craniotomy I believe, don’t get me wrong I’m 60 and know it gets worse with age but this is different to how that feels. 
Great, You’ll find a lot of youtube talks on lithium… it’s the latest thing
Thanks Panda, I’ll take a look at it — really appreciate it. Would you mind me asking how your arm is doing now? I read that you’re a violinist, so I can imagine how frustrating that must be.
I actually lost the use of my legs for four years, and no one could figure out why at the time. I was diagnosed with fixed dystonia, which looking back was most likely connected to my AVM.