Resistant to testing and willing to see a Neurologist

dpurtell08

My DW had some serious medial issues in 2019-2022 timeframe. At the time, we thought it was related to multiple UTIs and Duloxitine that had be prescribed for her. She got lost driving a couple of times, forgot what day it was, and peridocially who I was. We saw a doctor who started treating her UTIs and a Neurologist who took her off of Duloxitine (it took a couple of months to get out of her system) and the Neurologist had her cognitative tested. During the test, the tester came out and said that she was failing and could not even complete the test. It was awful, she was crying. The Neurologist wanted to test her again after the UTIs were stopped and the Duloxitine was out of her system, but she knows what/why the testing is for and is resistant to getting tested again. My DW did get better, but lately it seems she is getting worse again. She has been off Duloxitine for over a year now and UTIs are being prevented. To top it off, her Neurologist is no long with the practice and the practice does not treat memory care any longer. I don't know where to go and what to do at this point.

trottingalong

My DH went through testing 6 years ago. Conclusion was MCI with depression. Seems to be pretty standard diagnosis. The Neurologist at the time told us “only time will tell.” Fast forward to today, and it’s obvious he has problems with his short term memory and cognition. He refuses to be tested again. He sees no point in going through that again. I agreed. Luckily, we have a good primary physician.

jfkoc

Hi...

I make two suggestions; 1) google diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and 2) find a support group and ask about Drs. Members are usually very willing to share their experiences.