A diagnosis that isn't a diagnosis

DrinaJGB · August 2021

Marta--Thank you, but it is what it is.I was consumed with anger for so long until I just let it go for my own good. My anger was getting in the way of life. There are so many so much worse off, so all we can do is be grateful for each day and carry on. There isn't any other alternative is there? We take our morning walks with the dogs and enjoy the nature around us. It's a lot better than it was during the first year or so after he was discharged. That was a frightening and surreal experience, so these days are some that I realize we must be thankful for. The thing my DH has taught me is not to be bitter about what was dealt to us. Years ago I asked him if he was angry about what happened to him and he simply said "no, who would I be angry with?" Good point. I realized he was actually the teacher in all this.

Iris L. · August 2021

Palmetto Peg wrote:

The PCP did say that she would check his B-12 again in three months and if it was still low she would do injections. He is taking 2500 mg daily right now. Would it be appropriate to ask for the injections now to rule out that being a cause of the memory loss and confusion?

Peg, since your husband is already experiencing serious symptoms, I think it would be reasonable to request a more certain form of administration.

When I was in medical school, we had a patient hospitalized with dementia who was treated with injections. Within a few days there was noticeable improvement. Granted that patient had a severe deficiency. If your husband's B12 deficiency is the same after three months, his dementia could be worse. Since this is a condition that is possibly treatable, it makes sense to prioritize it.

Iris

janjanjack · March 30

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/104237#Comment_104237

I’m just reading this….sounds like my surgeon husband…he’s 57, he’s just been diagnosed mci….we are shocked…where do we go for help?

CampCarol · March 30

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/239619#Comment_239619

Welcome to the forum. Your best bet is to go up to the top left of the screen and start a new discussion. More people may see it, and you’ll also get better targeted replies to your questions. Also click on ‘groups’ and page down. There is a ‘new caregiver help’ discussion that has a lot of good information and links. Come back often for advice and support, we’re all in this together!

Russinator · March 30

I recommend seeing a neurologist.

A diagnosis that isn't a diagnosis

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