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Mild cognitive impairment: What questions to ask the neurologist?

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Apr 17 10:02am | Replies (85)
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@misspatty

I have just been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer Disease. I am feeling quite overwhelmed. Dr. says next steps would be infusions of Leqembi to help slow it down. My plan is to stay strong with God's help and make wise choices about diet, exercise and activities. My biggest worry is how hard this will be on my family. Let me know how you are handling all the challenges of living with Alzheimers. Thanks. MissPatty

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pb50 | @pb50 | Mar 25 5:13pm

Gracious you surely are articulate for someone on the continuum.

I’m not sure everyone’s diagnostic path is similar but I’ve had head MRI which was age appropriate other than mild chronic small vessel ischemia in white matter.
I had a ton of bloodwork - none of which was remarkable. I did have the ATN Profile which said … Reduced Beta Amyloid 42/40 ratio, elevated p-Tau-181, has been associated with presence of Alzheimer's Disease pathology. and I had one copy of APOE 3/4
Gene.
I also had 2+ hours of neuropsychiatric testing. And Thursday I get the readout on that.
So we will see. Does that work up have similar Components to your diagnostic process?

How are you feeling about it?

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Mar 25 9:29pm

@misspatty ME TOO!
I was diagnosed last month with Alzheimer’s Dementia. I’m waiting for the approval from Medicare for the Leqembi.
My feelings are the same, exactly the same as yours with regard towards the family and relying on God.

I live alone and I cherish it because I can do whatever I want whenever I want. I dread having to move, but I know I have a lot of time left before anything like that needs to happen.

I notice lifelong personality traits are changing. It’s the “Executive Function”, the organization that is frustrating me.

Well, I will rely on God to get both myself and my family through this difficult time with grace.

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