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Mild cognitive impairment: What questions to ask the neurologist?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Apr 17 10:02am | Replies (85)Comment receiving replies
After 2MRI, an MRA, an EEG, and a pet-scan I was diagnosed Friday with Alzheimer’s Dementia.
It is Mild according to the report and neurologist is working to set me up with the new medication that is supposed to stop the growth of the tangles in my brain. However, it is only 27% effective and you can only get it for one year.
It is very expensive ($26,500/year), but Medicare is paying 80%. It’s called Leqembi.
I’m looking into diet plans to feed my brain well too.
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Be strong and know that you are not alone in your journey. Diet combined with exercise is key in slowing the progress of Alzheimers. Walking and getting your heart rate up for 20 to 30 minutes a day is extremely benefical . Lifting even light weights siting can get you heart rate up and improve circulation to the body/brain. Exercising your brain by reading, puzzles, games can also be benefical to slow this disease. A diet with lots of berries (wild blueberries), strawberries, green leafy vegetables, nuts, wholegrains, proteins and citrus fruits, can go a long way in helping the health of your brain. Extra Virgin Olive oils are key in attacking the formation of tangles in the brain. I take 2 tablespoons a day for this purpose. Maintaining a healthy weight, lowering cholesterol/sugar levels and keeping blood presser within normal range is all so important. Most of all enjoy your life and don't worry about the future!