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@colleenyoung

Hi @joey333, Hi @virginiatc
I want to add my welcome too. You'll see me popping in once in a while to help people connect, find relevant discussions and such.

Virginia, back pain and resulting degenerative disc issues are a reality for many as we age and the hard work of caregiving definitely becomes more challenging. If you ever want to talk with others about back issues, degenerative disc disease, stenosis etc., please check out the discussions in these 2 groups:
> Bones, Joints & Muscles https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/arthritis-and-joint-conditions-268850/
> Chronic Pain https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/pain/

@debbraw's husband also has MCI. I know she will post to you both, but she just had knee replacement therapy. She'll be back soon.

Joey, you've come to the right place for support. In addition to this discussion, you may also be interested in these parts of Connect:
> Caregiver group > Caregiver for spouse with MCI (Mild cognitive impairment) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/caregiver-for-spouse-with-mci/
> Pages> Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/ (Blog)

Joey, what is your biggest challenge at the moment?

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Shucks! I need to think about it! : ) We just came from the neurologist yesterday with the news from the MRI that his brain is normal and functioning. He had two sessions of three hour testing a few weeks back. The diagnosis is MCI. Honestly, for me, it doesn't seem mild! It has been scary and I feel like I have been up against such odds as he just didn't want me to bring it up ANYMORE! He had been to a neurologist previously who dismissed it. He wouldn't let me attend appointments. I need to finish in a bit as I need to run a few children across town . . .