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NNadir

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13. Based on your posts here I would be extremely surprised if there was a finding.

Fri Aug 15, 2025, 01:44 PM

Aug 15

Of course as we age, we question our acuity.

I sometimes find words and names slipping away along with ancient memories, but I attribute it limited storage capacity that was always present.

Speaking only for myself, I wouldn't submit to the test.

I am surprised to learn that the test exists, but I just checked the literature and apparently it is a "thing." From glancing at the abstracts - I'm away from my full literature access - it seems as if MRI may be able to identify Lewy Body dementia but not Alzheimers. (I could be wrong though, it's a very quick search.)

Of course we all wish you the best. If the results prove to be unpleasant I would caution you from turning it into a self fulfilling prophecy. I do see some demented stuff at DU, but never from you.

Good luck. Be well.

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I am literally gonna have my head examined tomorrow... [View all] CTyankee Aug 15 OP

Good luck & healing vibes to you! SheltieLover Aug 15 #1

❤️ underpants Aug 15 #2

Sending good thoughts BlueKota Aug 15 #3

🫂 mwmisses4289 Aug 15 #4

Me, too.... sort of PJMcK Aug 15 #5

Wishing you the best outcome Danmel Aug 15 #6

Wish you luck, CTyankee. debm55 Aug 15 #7

Seriously? Oeditpus Rex Aug 15 #8

Well, thank you for that, I much appreciate it! However, it appears that dementia is progressive so I hope that I get CTyankee Aug 15 #9

Good Luck. I hope all turns out well. LoisB Aug 15 #10

Alas, it is fatal but here's my take on it: I am 85 and holding out to reach 95. My mother lived to be 92. CTyankee Aug 15 #11

95 is good. I plan on both of us being here on DU to celebrate. LoisB Aug 15 #14

Good luck SuzyandPuffpuff Aug 15 #12

Based on your posts here I would be extremely surprised if there was a finding. NNadir Aug 15 #13

I don't question having the test. This is a hospital of Yale Medical School and they're pretty good! CTyankee Aug 15 #16

Understood. We all, I'm sure, wish you the best. NNadir Aug 15 #18

They cannot do anything much for dementia CountAllVotes Aug 15 #19

I'd like to believe that, too! But I don't like my symptoms. CTyankee Aug 15 #23

Hopefully they describe your brain as "unremarkable" nuxvomica Aug 15 #15

Dementia was noticed after a routine blood test (done for my yearly physical) showed it. I can't question the results of CTyankee Aug 15 #17

What was the test that showed this? CountAllVotes Aug 15 #20

That I don't know except it was a routine blood test ordered by my doctor as part of a physical exam. CTyankee Aug 15 #22

Good Luck ProfessorGAC Aug 15 #21

So far as I know, mine is for brain only so let's hope it's faster than that! CTyankee Aug 15 #24