Time for my own honesty,

[hawkdon]

I have read this and other articles about the big "A" disease
and concluded on my own that I am beginning to experience
several of the symptoms described, so now what!! I posted in
another forum here about the hallucination of a cat I used to
have, which is just one of several I've had lately....
FYI only....

Alzheimer’s Starts Small: 10 Subtle Symptoms Most People Miss​

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[Rae]

I do hope it isn't a symptom for you. I think your doctor would be able to advise you about the experience. I really wish you well.

 

[hawkdon]

Sorry, I messed up the cut&paste somehow....

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Best to go to a certified doctor and get checked out. Self accessing ourselves serves no one and can cause unwanted fear. Do the right thing and get checked out.

 

[RadishRose]

Best to go to a certified doctor and get checked out. Self accessing ourselves serves no one and can cause unwanted fear. Do the right thing and get checked out.

That's right!

@hawkdon , please take Patty's advice.

 

[hawkdon]

https://currently.att.yahoo.com/cre...btle-symptoms-most-people-miss-150015821.html

 

[Aunt Bea]

The good news is that you are aware of the symptoms.

It could be Alzheimer’s or it could be a result of not having people to interact with on a regular basis.

As others have said, talk to your PCP, get a referral and take the recommended tests to see what is going on.

 

[gruntlabor]

There are many varieties of dementia, Alzheimer's is only one. For example, I believe I may have vascular dementia. I've found that doctors may give us a best-guess scenario, not bothering with serious testing. Their suggestions will help but their guesses may not be accurate.

You might ask your family if they've noticed any personality changes in you.
Are you retaining your good judgment?
Have you checked your kidney health lately?

A serious in-depth study of the disease is called for and, as an exercise, can be done by you. Improve your diet, learn a new language, exercise, breathe, keep up with the latest news on the subject. Just another opinion.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

My mother had Alzheimer's, or dementia, but her PCP made the determination, even though a definitive diagnosis was never reached. He didn't send her to a specialist (such as a neurologist) for MRI's, etc. Some primary doctors may do so.

I've always heard there is no single test to identify Alzheimer's, but there are very recent advancements in testing which may be more conclusive:

From U.S. Food and Drug Administration