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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Alzheimer's / January 2006I don't know about thee, but worried about me!!
How does one determine if you have Alzheimers or not?? >> How does one determine if you have Alzheimers or not?? ============================= What was the question?  SignatureJohn Inzer You should go and see a Dr to rule out all other causes of memory loss before you jump to the conclusion that you have AD. Regards Michelle Thank you... Alz. runs in the family, paternal great-grandmother, paternal aunt, and my father, now one of my brothers... whom I have not had personal contact with them to have known much about their disease. Sometimes in the last 2 years I am so forgetful, can't remember names, and losing my directions. I can't believe it's age because I'm just in my 70's. Wondered if those who have Alz. realize the changes that happen and what they were. Thank you for your reply. ~Syl~ > Thank you... Alz. runs in the family, paternal great-grandmother, > paternal aunt, and my father, now one of my brothers... whom I have not [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > my 70's. Wondered if those who have Alz. realize the changes that happen > and what they were. Thank you for your reply. ~Syl~ Please get checked immediately as has been suggested. There are other causes of memory loss, and some of them are reversible. A complete gerontological workup is really important. Best Regards, Evelyn Thank you... ~Syl~ > Please get checked immediately as has been suggested. There are other > causes of memory loss, and some of them are reversible. A complete > gerontological workup is really important. what evelyn said. there a number of causes of memory loss, from depression to thyroid problems to drug interactions, as well as causes that are not reversible. if the cause is not reversible, there are still medications that can slow the progress of AD or retard further vascular deterioration for quite some time. ask your primary care doc for a referral to a neurologist, preferably one at a hospital or clinic that specializes in dementias. make sure that they do a full physical including all relevant blood chemistry, as well as any required brain scans and cognitive skills tests. be sure to take along all medications that you take, whether prescription, over the counter, or herbal supplements. you'd be surprised how often interactions between OTC meds or herbal remedies and prescriptions can do strange things to older folks who metabolize nutrients and drugs more slowly than young people. medicare should cover all the tests as long as you are referred by your primary care doc. >Thank you... Alz. runs in the family, paternal great-grandmother, >paternal aunt, and my father, now one of my brothers... whom I have not [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >my 70's. Wondered if those who have Alz. realize the changes that happen >and what they were. Thank you for your reply. ~Syl~ I'm not sure that AD is hereditary - would be interested if anybody has any factual data. I was only 53 when my AD was diagnosed; way off 70's. anthony shipley Run away with me; I can make you unhappy. >>Thank you... Alz. runs in the family, paternal great-grandmother, >>paternal aunt, and my father, now one of my brothers... whom I have not [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > any > factual data. From what I have read there is a type of Az which is heritary but most arent. Also, the fact that many relatives have it, isnt conclusive by any means, 50% of people over 85 in the West have it, so merely ahaving long lived relatives would account for this. SignatureTumbleweed email replies not necessary but to contact use; tumbleweednews at hotmail dot com Overall assume that it is something you can fix when you find the cause. Most of the time it is. 1. Watch to see if dementia, brain fog, memory problems tends to happen a hour or so after eating. Then you need to see a allergist. If getting out of the house for a walk clears your head you may need one or to move. 2. Have your doctor test your levels of aluminum, lead and mercury. I went to my doctor for years and he never thought to. I had high levels of aluminum. Getting rid of it dramaticly improved my mental capabilities. 3. Test your thyroid levels. Even if your Thyroid levels are normal you can still have problems if you have alot of dental fillings. I became very sensitive to cold when I was 18 and had a bunch of fillings put in. Brain fog often starts after major dental work. A good site by a guy that has been through the mill with alzheimer's is http://www.midnightcafe.com/alzh/ Don't expect your doctor to magicaly fix it or even figure it out without your help. Here is a list of books that will open your eyes http://www.midnightcafe.com/alzh/diagnosis5.html#recovery Something that will cure alot of allergies cheaply http://curezone.com/cleanse/liver/default.asp uh huh thanks for coming out bye plonk Overall assume that it is something you can fix when you find the cause. Most of the time it is. 1. Watch to see if dementia, brain fog, memory problems tends to happen a hour or so after eating. Then you need to see a allergist. If getting out of the house for a walk clears your head you may need one or to move. 2. Have your doctor test your levels of aluminum, lead and mercury. I went to my doctor for years and he never thought to. I had high levels of aluminum. Getting rid of it dramaticly improved my mental capabilities. 3. Test your thyroid levels. Even if your Thyroid levels are normal you can still have problems if you have alot of dental fillings. I became very sensitive to cold when I was 18 and had a bunch of fillings put in. Brain fog often starts after major dental work. A good site by a guy that has been through the mill with alzheimer's is http://www.midnightcafe.com/alzh/ Don't expect your doctor to magicaly fix it or even figure it out without your help. Here is a list of books that will open your eyes http://www.midnightcafe.com/alzh/diagnosis5.html#recovery Something that will cure alot of allergies cheaply http://curezone.com/cleanse/liver/default.asp Glad you weren't my friend 15 years ago. I'd be in a nursing home or behind a garbagedumpster now. A few simple tests my doctors never suggested and laughed when I asked for cleared up my problems. My appoligies for not being clear. http://www.alzheimers.org/pubs/adfact.html The US goverment says your doctor guesses based on symptoms and the bet guessers can be right up to 90% of the time. It propably would be in your best intrest to focus some of your efforts on things that can cause the same symptoms and be proven by tests and cured. http://www.midnightcafe.com/alzh/ http://www.midnightcafe.com/alzh/diagnosis5.html#recovery Some find this offensive but I have found through money after what can be proven worked best for me. How does one determine if you have Alzheimers or not?? |
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