Hi all
Some of you may recall that my mum died in November, of pneumonia, but had suffered from Alzeimers for a few years.
I also suffered a stroke (TIA - very minor, no further symptoms since), 4 days before she died. I had various tests, and the MRI scan has come back that I have some brain deterioration. The consultant's letter says it is "non-specific" and no change is needed in my medication, but he is referring me to a Neurologist.
You can imagine that I am frightened to death. My husband read the letter and said "Oh, he obviously isn't worried" and went to bed. I am here sweating and scared. Quite obviously I am thinking "dementia". Maybe I am over-reacting. But I start to think about changes in my actions. I have been a lecturer for 40 years. Yes, I have started to be less dynamic in my speech, sometimes have to pause to think of what I am wanting to say. Also noticed that my usually impeccable touch-typing needs a quick check (Terry Pratchett said that was the first thing he noticed - his ability to touch type faltered).
Oh well, if I succumb to Alzheimer's disease I know where to come for help. I suppose I won't be alone in having a parent with Alzheimers and getting it myself. It is just a bit scary at age 57. I am over-reacting I hope.
Love to all
Margaret
Some of you may recall that my mum died in November, of pneumonia, but had suffered from Alzeimers for a few years.
I also suffered a stroke (TIA - very minor, no further symptoms since), 4 days before she died. I had various tests, and the MRI scan has come back that I have some brain deterioration. The consultant's letter says it is "non-specific" and no change is needed in my medication, but he is referring me to a Neurologist.
You can imagine that I am frightened to death. My husband read the letter and said "Oh, he obviously isn't worried" and went to bed. I am here sweating and scared. Quite obviously I am thinking "dementia". Maybe I am over-reacting. But I start to think about changes in my actions. I have been a lecturer for 40 years. Yes, I have started to be less dynamic in my speech, sometimes have to pause to think of what I am wanting to say. Also noticed that my usually impeccable touch-typing needs a quick check (Terry Pratchett said that was the first thing he noticed - his ability to touch type faltered).
Oh well, if I succumb to Alzheimer's disease I know where to come for help. I suppose I won't be alone in having a parent with Alzheimers and getting it myself. It is just a bit scary at age 57. I am over-reacting I hope.
Love to all
Margaret