Many people with multiple sclerosis will experience cognitive difficulties.  One of the most frustrating symptoms is MS and memory loss.  Memory loss can occur during any stage of the disease.  It is a common symptom.  Multiple sclerosis and memory loss can get progressively worse over time, so it is important to keep track of the symptoms and how they affect you day by day.  Some people find it beneficial to keep a daily cognitive diary while they are dealing with the chronic neurological disease.  They can then share this with their doctor while they are undergoing treatment.

Memory loss can be frustrating because it can come on suddenly or it can hit at an important time.  There is no way to tell what kind of information it will affect, whether it is someone’s name, an appointment time, or an address.  It can affect both short term and long term …