Recently diagnosed with Borderline Dementia

[Sandwag]

Hi, I am new here and glad I found this website.
My concern is I was diagnosed with borderline dementia 5 months ago. My consultant told me I will be called in to have a brain scan. I have not heard a thing since then. I spoke to my doctor a month ago about me having to wait so long for my brain scan and he said he will gee the hospital up but I have still not heard anything.
Last week I emailed PALS for advice but have not heard back from them either.
I always thought that diagnosis like this would be acted on quickly before I get any worse?
Any help or advice will be more than welcome.

 

[stanleypj]

Hello Sandwag and welcome to TP. I am so sorry to read about what has brought you here. It must be very frustrating and upsetting for you. I think you should try pestering your GP and saying how upset you are. I hope others will be along with more suggestions.

 

[stanleypj]

I'm just bumping this thread as I'm sure there must be many members who can offer Sandwag information and support.

 

[karaokePete]

My wife has already had CT and MRI scans that took months to 'happen'. A PET scan was requested by the consultant in May and we still await an appointment letter. Long delays seem to be the norm in our corner of the UK. I hope you get your scan soon as it must be a worry for you.

 

[SnowWhite]

Hello and welcome Sandwag. What about ringing the Consultants Secretary direct? I have done that many times over the years and they're very helpful. Xx

 

[Sandwag]

Thank you to you all for the great support and advice. I did not think of contacting the consultant's secretary. I will do that on Monday.
Once again thank you !
Sandwag