A few weeks ago I mentioned confusion resulted in my going to the a Medical Center. They ran tests. An MRI shows "hippocampus size 7% compared to age matched normal" along with other irregularities. A team of doctors says I probably have Alzheimer's.
They are going to run some tests for Lewy's Bodies the next most probable.
After a final result I will be forbidden from driving, My license will be revoked. This will be a considerable problem I am still working and have sons in college, customers to see and so on.
Suggestions about getting around without driving?
Does anyone on the forum have knowledge of Lewy's Bodies?
Thanks.
Is this doctor(s ) a neurologist or PCP? If so, they may want to refer you to a neuropsychologist who will conduct several cognitive evaluations to help better diagnose your symptoms.
I was with her for almost three years before she really began to decline. It was a full ten years from initial diagnosis to serious and noticeable decline.
He also has some interesting points about what scientists and doctors really know about Alzheimer's and what they don't know. I recommend this book for all of us who are getting older and seeing changes in our thinking processes.
definitely get a second opinion and look for a doc who will talk to you.
my personal wish is a neurologist who will say “i know youre not going to get better. In fact youre going to get worse. But lets see what we can do in the meantime.“
best wishes to you.
im still looking.
If this were me, I’d try and do as much from home as possible. See if you can work remotely. Have groceries delivered. Even pharmacies deliver.
I would also be proactive. I would do memory-strengthening exorcises, and read as much I could about potential therapies. Try get into the habit of keeping a stringent journal. Record what time you eat and what you eat. Record appointments and reminders on your phone so that it will alert you when you have upcoming events and appointments so you won’t rely so heavily on your memory or be stressed about forgetting something. I’d also make a photo album with pictures and labels so someone won’t one day have to make that for me. Write down memories for your children that you’re scared you might forget.
Sorry, I know this was more than simply asking your question, but also, you may want to talk to a therapist. It’s ok to need to grieve this diagnosis.
If You are going to continue working, you will have no other choice than to hire someone to use your car to drive you around.
On the days you have no appointments, you can either Car Share with someone at work or take an Uber to and from work.
I would think it would be less expensive if you found and hired someone for minimum wage and try to schedule your appointments for a couple days a week.
You might also check to see if there is some kind of bus service available for the disable.
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