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My journey to hell started 1 and 1/2 years ago when I think my husband was at yours’ stage and undiagnosed. He could not draw a clock with correct hands and primary care sent him to neurologist. It took 6 months to get the appointment which was most anxiety causing time for me as I recognized symptoms of a TIA. When he did finally see Dr. They immediately put him on aricept and ordered tests. Tests showed narrowing of his brain arteries which is what is causing issues, not a stroke. He was sent to a speech therapist who worked wonders and I began getting workbooks for him to do “homework” to keep his mind alert. He also does mind games on Lumosity. Com which is VERY helpful and fun. He had not realized his mental loss but now does and is fighting it with my help and encouragement. We also play “password” games and such which the therapist recommended. Hang in there! But get a diagnosis as you will need a base of comparison as things worsen. My husband also had episodes of worsening when he got tongue cancer but was undiagnosed. Now that he has successfully recovered he is improving so other medical issues could be causing some of your husband’s symptoms! Being proactive a but pushing for help is very important. I cry a lot too.

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Your journey has been a tough one, I’m sure. He’s fortunate to have you ❤️.

My husband is only 53 and MRI and EEG are normal, but something is definitely going on because he repeats questions/stories, has trouble solving problems that he didn’t used to have, and forgets a lot of things. He has had to stop his work as an attorney because of it 🙁

I have cried a lot too, but like you we work together every day to keep my husbands brain cells nourished. He also has a speech therapist twice a week and works out every day.
My husband also shows some micro vascular ischemia. He has had Reynauds - cold hands and feet for years.
I could relate so much to your post. How old is your husband? Mine is 76.