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First steps for coping with mild cognitive impairment Apr 11 11:25pm | By Dr. Anne Shandera-Ochsner, HABIT Midwest Director (@dranneshanderaochsner)
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@johnnoregon

I've been on Mayo Connect for a few years. I just found the MCI group. I was diagnosed in August 2023. Mine is classified as multi-factor. At least I know now why I missed finding you all earlier ;).
Since the dx, I haven't found a medical pro to even provide advice, including my PCP. I sense a curve of some sorts where I'm travelling deeper into it faster than I anticipated. Thanks for this, Mayo Clinic.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 11 9:44pm

@johnnoregon How frustrating and upsetting to not be able to find a doctor to help you with MCI. Have you tried calling the Medical Society in your city? They should have a list of all the doctors and what their speciality is. And the local hospitals should know of geriatricians, doctors who specialize in older people and their medical problems.
You may have already checked out these sources. If not, please do! What other sources have you looked into?

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Apr 11 11:11pm

@johnnoregon do you have a neurologist?
If you feel like you are getting worse, I suggest you see a neurologist and ask them to put you through the tests. MRI, EEG, PET-SCAN, and the dreaded psycho neurological test.
That’s what I did. Now I know I have Alzheimer’s Dementia and am going to be treated with the medication starting next week.

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