JB knows all about thyroid issues. She's one of my friends from the thyroid board.
BTW, I changed my username. Since AD is a very sensitive subject with families, anonymity is very important here. My sister figured out my old username and found this board. I posted some truths that she didn't like. So I changed my username to one that won't give me away so easily. Please edit the PS out of your first post for security reasons. LOL. Thanks.
It's so good to hear from you but I'm so sorry your friend is having memory problems.
I image that the doctors have have done an MRi to rule out brian tumors at this point. They are probably trying to figure out what type of neurological problem your friend is having now or if it's something else..
There are many different types of dementia (AD being one) and what med works for one type may not work well for another.
Dad's doc ordered an MRI for dad which showed a meningioma on top of his brain. Doctor's concluded that it isn't the cause of his memory loss and personality changes. Dad never did the written part of the test. He did so bad on the verbal part that I guess the doc didn't need any more proof. He was asked what month it was. It was October. He said July. Who was the president? I don't know. How many children? He looked at me and said with a question mark "Six, right?" He couldn't remember his phone # but that was nothing new. He never remembered that. But he forgot his address of 26 years. That alarmed me. He forgot how to cook everything but fried egg sandwiches. Now he can't cook at all. Doctor's orders. He finally gave up driving about 14 months ago. He needs to be in a NH now but I can't see my sister agreeing to that. So he's at her house and has been for over a year.
Looking back, I'd say I first noticed this disease pop up in him about 12 years ago, maybe longer.
You are a dear friend for being so concerned. I hope your friend gets an answer to his/her problem soon.
Love, Barb
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