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To worry about losing words and phrases?

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mikado1 · 24/09/2024 17:34

I had hormones checked as part of blood tests and was told I'm nowhere near menopause. That was 6m ago. I'm 45 and have noticed in recent months that I'm finding it hard to grab v basic words and finding it hard to finish phrases eg 'living life on the ...... 40 seconds later... the edge' Also have tripped on surnames of one or two, I don't know them well but I do know their full names, if that makes sense.

Is this menopause coming or could it be more sinister? A bit frightened and hoping for reassurance.

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mikado1 · 24/09/2024 17:38

HTruffle · 24/09/2024 17:36

This sounds like it could be vitamin b12 deficiency. Have you had a test for it?

Ooh I was low but not deficient years ago but upped it quickly with supplements, and actually eat a lot of B12 foods. I wonder did they test for that in those bloods. I think they did but thank you, will check and have my supplement that I rarely take so I'll try that.

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Squirrelsnut · 24/09/2024 17:38

A lot of women struggle with this during peri. Obviously talk to your doctor but I wouldn't be overly concerned.

mikado1 · 24/09/2024 17:37

Another example yesterday was 'Well it can't do any.... it can't.. be wrong, cause blame..' Friend said 'Can't do any harm' And I eyerolled at myself but felt quite worried.

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HTruffle · 24/09/2024 17:36

This sounds like it could be vitamin b12 deficiency. Have you had a test for it?