Can head pain cause memory or concentration problems?
Often it does. In our center we use a questionnaire to assess memory or neurocognitive functioning. We have found that many headache patients report cognitive inefficiency, confusion, and problems with thinking clearly. At work patients may compromise by doing easier tasks, while at home they may leave out ingredients in recipes they have made hundreds of times. These tasks involve the brain’s ability to perform various intellectual functions, from the elementary to the more complex. Even a simple task, such as picking up a paper clip, involves some foresight and planning, some physical ability or “motor” skills, the integration of visual and motor skills, and memory.
