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MLAA

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12. My heart goes to you, dear a Kennedy.
Mon Apr 26, 2021, 02:24 PM
Apr 2021

I’d suggest a full physical and also, even simultaneously get an appointment with a neurologist. I took my husband for a neurologist appointment about 3 months ago. She did a very simple, straightforward test (the one trump said he aced. Then she extensively checked reflexes. She prescribed a pill that would slow (not stop) the decline. Finally she ordered a brain MRI. The MRI came back normal.

I have no confidence in over the counter memory pill prevogen I think it’s called. I tried and could not find a single significant scientific study just lots of anecdotal stories. My belief in this environment where an effective pill would be HUGE if it were proven, the fact the company has not released such studies is because I believe they don’t like the results.

Finally, I’m about to read a book called the Alzheimer’s Solution. The net of which is diet can prevent maybe even reverse Alzheimer’s. A quick scan says eliminate animal products and apparently large fish due to mercury is really bad (almost already done recently. My husband has eliminated 95 percent animal products except for occasional tuna sandwich.) Secondly and this is a biggie, SUGAR! Husband loves sugar, so this is going to be very difficult. He has loved sugar for over 80 years.

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Talk to your Doctor Turbineguy Apr 2021 #1
if he has a regular doc, start there. mopinko Apr 2021 #2
Doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. multigraincracker Apr 2021 #3
Have you tried one of the otc memory pills? In_The_Wind Apr 2021 #4
fyi OLDMDDEM Apr 2021 #5
Yes, see your family doctor. They will refer you to whoever based on their diagnosis. Most family ratchiweenie Apr 2021 #10
none of us are ever ready markie Apr 2021 #6
In addition to the doctor, Borchkins Apr 2021 #7
My grandmother and mother tried to take care of my grandfather when his memory was failing... Thomas Hurt Apr 2021 #8
Neurologist. Jirel Apr 2021 #9
Basic physical 1st IbogaProject Apr 2021 #11
My heart goes to you, dear a Kennedy. MLAA Apr 2021 #12
yes, call your doctor barbtries Apr 2021 #13
i'm so sorry keithsw Apr 2021 #14
Thank you for this thread. As ever, DU is such a treasure. mahina Apr 2021 #15
Thank you ALL so much, I will be calling his primary care doctor tomorrow...... a kennedy Apr 2021 #16
So sorry to hear this wryter2000 Apr 2021 #17
one more thing NJCher Apr 2021 #23
Suggest you look into a local support group for yourself Auggie Apr 2021 #18
You've gotten good info so far Jilly_in_VA Apr 2021 #19
Talk to your doctor and get a physical. It may not be as catastrophic as you fear. Midnight Writer Apr 2021 #20
I'm sorry. Jay25 Apr 2021 #21
By all means talk to your doctor and get a diagnosis as soon as possible. My family has a situation japple Apr 2021 #22
If your sister has Alzheimer's and not some other form of dementia (e.g., Lewy Body), wackadoo wabbit Apr 2021 #26
I would be interested to look at the information you referenced. My sister's short term memory is japple Apr 2021 #27
I was going to DM you the info, but then I realized there's no reason not to post the links here wackadoo wabbit Apr 2021 #29
There are different types of dementia Ilsa Apr 2021 #24
Your PCP should be able to administer a MoCa exam, which is a simple test for cognitive impairment wackadoo wabbit Apr 2021 #25
For my mother her primary care referred us to neurologist who 7wo7rees Apr 2021 #28
How is he doing? XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #30
This seems so surreal, that was in 2021.........he passed away May 4. a kennedy Jun 2024 #31
I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #32
and reading my original post, I didn't realize that he was starting to get bad back then........ a kennedy Jun 2024 #33
No problem XanaDUer2 Jun 2024 #34
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