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I am experiencing certain cognitive challenges. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old female and I have been experiencing certain cognitive challenges, such as memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, and occasional confusion, which have raised concerns about my cognitive function. I believe it is essential to address these concerns and explore potent... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you've described, it appears that you may be experiencing depression or pseudo-dementia. Stress and tension seem to be affecting your concentration. To enhance cognitive function, consider incorporating daily exercise an... Read Full »
When will Modafinil improve my concentration?
Query: Hi, I am taking tablets Prodep 60mg, Modalert 200mg, Oleanz 5mg. I know you would not recommend me Modalert 200mg, but I have tried it as I am much concerned about concentration and cognitive enhancement. By god's grace now Modalert 200mg suits me and there are no side effects as such. Moreover, I f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am happy to know that you are improving in some domains and started considering your health as a priority. At the same time I congratulate you that you are able to overcome all the nonsense ideas which sometime creep into your brain. When I recommended Modalert 200mg... Read Full »
Why do I feel that my senses have dulled?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a period of time in my life recently where I was depressed and unmotivated. I have always had some forms of anxiety from time to time as well. More recently, however, I began to make strides to come out of my depression and started being happy and living life again, but I have no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your symptoms, I understand thatyou have problem encoding short-term memories and processing information. To know this better, I need to know few things. 1. Have you had any seizures in the childhood associated with fever? 2. Do you misplace things? 3. Is it diff... Read Full »
I have multiple symptoms that are getting worse. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a variety of symptoms that is becoming worse for more than 10 years, and I have spent a majority of the past eight months in hospital. Various diagnoses have been put forward within the last six months, all of which have eventually been discarded. I have under... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Can you possibly upload MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) images and other reports including ophthalmic evaluation, hormonal profile, and electrolytes profile? Your list of symptoms is fairly large and does not appear to be related to a simple p... Read Full »
Can schizoaffective disorder treatment cause memory loss?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with Zyprexa. After a while, it turned out that I have neutropenia as a side effect. So, I was given Lithium about half a year ago. Now, instead of Zyprexa, I am taking Ridazin for the last three weeks. What are the side effect... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been prescribed Thioridazine, an antipsychotic along with Lithium as a mood stabilizer. Memory loss is possibly because of the cognitive impairment as a part of your illness. Neither of these drugs causes memory loss. Try practicing memory games often and you cou... Read Full »
I have anxiety and feel low. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am not on any medicicnes but yes I have tried before. I am very active, successful and driven. My world is just a dark place and I really do not know why. There is no reason for it to be, but it just is. It has gotten worse over the years and now I cannot deal with the anxiety, I ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about this, I can understand how hard it is for you right now. Personal beliefs and thoughts are formed through our experiences, social background, parenting and family structure., during our childhood. As you have mentioned, that you have always felt... Read Full »
Do nootropic drugs fall under addictive medications?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is not so good at education and not showing active interest. Does nootropic drug help to improve? He has asthma. He is not taking any medications now and uses an inhaler. He is 14 years old and studying in grade 9. Do nootropics come under the category of addictive drugs? Can we u... Read Full »
Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can use nootropics (cognitive enhancers), but most probably it would not help. Also, they are not habit forming and you can stop them anytime. Rather than nootropic drugs, you can try some physical methods like behavior modification. It is better if you find his int... Read Full »
How to enhance my cognition with OCD and schizophrenia?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a past history of schizophrenia and OCD. I am not in any medication now for the past two months. Currently taking only L-Carnoshine for the past two months for cognition improvement. My question is, should I take Omega-3 also with L-Carnosine for better and fast results for cogni... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and can understand your situation. I suggest you take both the above medications and also take Ashwagandha with milk at night for it. Following are my suggestions to improve cognitive function, and will help you: Exercises daily for 30... Read Full »
Will untreated sleep apnea affect my cognitive abilities?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old male with mild to moderate untreated sleep apnea for two years. Will my cognitive abilities (ability to think, learn and concentrate) return to baseline after the initiation of CPAP therapy, or will there always be some permanent deficit? I took the Covid vaccine thre... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for your cognitive abilities not to return to baseline after treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The first thing to do would be to confirm obstructive sleep apnea and get proper AHI (apnea-hypopnea index) from a polysomnography study. I wou... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome, and I am concerned about their cognitive development and learning potential. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Down syndrome children are special children and need special care throughout their childhood and later too. 2. Their cognitive development (IQ) is low as compared to normal children, as per the literature. 3. But, if given the right e... Read Full »