Posted by Dinah on December 29, 2011, at 22:23:35
In reply to memory loss worseing, failed test by neurologist, posted by Reggie BoStar on December 11, 2011, at 16:43:21
I don't recall any specifics but I think I did see something about there being a blood test or scan test or something for early Alzheimers.
The sort of things you describe happen to me often. I failed the word memory test years ago. I not only have word recall problems, but I also have word substitution problems. It gets so bad when I'm tired that my family responds to it by asking me how much sleep I'm getting.
Anxiety and tiredness both make it worse. Meds can also make it worse.
A month isn't all that long to a doctor. If you aren't bleeding or exhibiting signs of something urgent, they just don't have the same sense of urgency that we have about our own health. I tend to be more upset when they think there's something I need to do right away than when they ask me to wait.
I hope it goes well for you.
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