Her problem started last summer. She still does normal household activities well, and her memory isn't much worse than a normal 64 year old. The problem is she see's extra dogs that magically appear & disappear. And her deceased Mom & Dad visit all the time. That's it. We went to her Gp she did a CT scan & a couple of blood tests. She referred us to a Neauroglist. He talked to her for just 10 minutes and ordered a battery of test including an MRI saying the ct scan was useless. Why can't doctors try meds instead of wasting time & money on useless tests?
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I do agree with Onlyme: many of the drugs used to ameliorate the symptoms of one type of dementia can be actively harmful for a person with another type. I understand that you want speed in this situation, but it does sound as if you are fortunate to have been referred to a specialist who is prepared to take the time and run the tests to ensure that, as much as possible, there is an accurate diagnosis before prescribing.
And I'm moving your post and my and Onlyme's responses to your own thread as I think you will get more responses that way.
And I'm moving your post and my and Onlyme's responses to your own thread as I think you will get more responses that way.
Welcome to TP Iford.
I agree with the others; a specialist needs to examine all of the physical and mental health problems before a diagnosis can be made. When my Husband first became ill he was given a quick diagnosis of anxiety
He was given a cocktail of meds which probably didn't help him. I imagine that you feel things are not going quickly enough but the fact the Neurologist has asked for a MRI scan is a step in the right direction.
Take care
Lyn T
I agree with the others; a specialist needs to examine all of the physical and mental health problems before a diagnosis can be made. When my Husband first became ill he was given a quick diagnosis of anxiety
He was given a cocktail of meds which probably didn't help him. I imagine that you feel things are not going quickly enough but the fact the Neurologist has asked for a MRI scan is a step in the right direction.Take care
Lyn T
I agree with the other responses. There are many different conditions that could be responsible for the symptoms your wife has. The investigations she is having are preferable to the snap judgements, unsupported by much evidence, that are sometimes reported on TP. My wife's diagnosis took 12 years and I'm still not totally convinced that the medics really know what has caused her problems. Life goes on, whatever they decide, by the way.
If I were you I would be investigating the drugs you are talking about. You'll find that, even if she is eventually prescribed drugs, they may not help at all and the side-effects can be significant.
As you continue to read about other people's experiences on TP I'm sure you will find many suggestions about how you can help your wife to continue to cope with the problems she has.
If I were you I would be investigating the drugs you are talking about. You'll find that, even if she is eventually prescribed drugs, they may not help at all and the side-effects can be significant.
As you continue to read about other people's experiences on TP I'm sure you will find many suggestions about how you can help your wife to continue to cope with the problems she has.
We have now had 2MRI's, blood tests, Aeeg, and blood flow test in the office. Thank god for medicare, under insurance I would have been out +$10,000. No results, the new neurologist is simple baffled? This week we are going in for a spinal tap. The doctor put her on SEROquel 25MG TABLET. Soon he doubled it, seems to help, but still tragic at times. And yes when I work late I'll come home to her having packed clothes,shoes, money, medicine, etc. I call it ground hog day.
Has anyone found anything to help this?
Has anyone found anything to help this?
