Hi, I don't know if i should be asking this question on this forum and forgive me if i shouldn't.
My Dad had AD and his Dad had signs of it but was not diagnosed. My Grandads (Dads Dad) sister also showed signs but wasn't diagnosed, now her daughter had been diagnosed with AD and to be honest with so much in the family I am worried that this may be where I am heading.
My Husband says he understands why i'm worried but that I shouldn't be as i will be OK but I remember all the decisions my mum and I had to make and don't want my kids to have to do the same. I've heard there's a test to see if it's genetic but then do I really want to know? I suppose what I'm asking is; is there any one else who seems to have a history of AD in their family who is finding it difficult, worrying over what may happen. I know I'm probably worrying over nothing but I can't stop. I'm torn between trying to find out if it may be genetic and just making a living a will (so that they wouldn't have to make any decisions) and trying to carry on as normal.
Should i speak to my doctor or is there some literature any where which may help?
Sorry to post this but I can only speak to my Husband about it and he just says 'you'll be OK, stop worrying'.
Thanks
Dianne
My Dad had AD and his Dad had signs of it but was not diagnosed. My Grandads (Dads Dad) sister also showed signs but wasn't diagnosed, now her daughter had been diagnosed with AD and to be honest with so much in the family I am worried that this may be where I am heading.
My Husband says he understands why i'm worried but that I shouldn't be as i will be OK but I remember all the decisions my mum and I had to make and don't want my kids to have to do the same. I've heard there's a test to see if it's genetic but then do I really want to know? I suppose what I'm asking is; is there any one else who seems to have a history of AD in their family who is finding it difficult, worrying over what may happen. I know I'm probably worrying over nothing but I can't stop. I'm torn between trying to find out if it may be genetic and just making a living a will (so that they wouldn't have to make any decisions) and trying to carry on as normal.
Should i speak to my doctor or is there some literature any where which may help?
Sorry to post this but I can only speak to my Husband about it and he just says 'you'll be OK, stop worrying'.
Thanks
Dianne