Posted by Eilidh on March 2, 2003, at 7:41:57
In reply to Memory Loss ... Disability ... Work, posted by Jumpy on March 1, 2003, at 21:55:47
Did you take Klonopin before Nardil, and did you have memory impairment at that time? Have you only had this problem since taking nardil? How long have you taken nardil? Is it dose related?
I too have the problem since commencing nardil,it is not listed as a side effect, and my pdoc. states he thinks it more due to my mood not being sufficiently medicated rather than the nardil despite the fact I feel brighter than I have for years.I can accept that he may think there is impaired concentration, but years of depression have seen far worse levels than now, so I am convinced the nardil is responsible.
I'm having to find ways round the memory impairment which still permit me to do my job accurately, although it is tough.Which aspects of your job are you finding most difficulty with? Are your colleagues supportive? Could there be different ways of doing the task, or have you reached the point where you would prefer to leave the job because you have struggled enough?
There are professions which are more accomodating of this than others, but without knowing your current employment it is difficult to attempt to identify appropriate alternatives.
If you are wearied with the effort of maintaining employment, and it is proving to be detrimental to your mental health, you should talk with your pdoc. If he/she is supportive of your struggle it is possible for them to argue the case of these difficulties being related to your diagnosis, and secondary to essential medication which is required to maintain your stable mental health. This would be seriously taken into account when your disability application is being considered for payment.
Further advice re this also depends on which country you live in.
Good luck.
Eilidh
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