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Any experience with the P Tau 217 plasma test for Alzheimer's?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: May 6 11:32am | Replies (24)
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My husband has a ptau level of 1.67. I wish I could say that was a typo. Our lab normal range stated .22 or below. PET showed frequent and widespread amyloid plaques. He is still in MCI stage as we were just diagnosed in February. He is only 61. He started Aricept in Feb and will double dose in May if all is going well. We were not comfortable with the infusions, as he was positive for every aspect that cause the most negative side effects. This is happening all too fast. He is still working and doesn't want to retire, but I see that coming fast with the decline.

I feel for everyone on here and am thankful for the support everyone shows for one another. Love and hugs to everyone dealing with this horrific disease.

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upgirl2013 | @upgirl2013 | May 4 7:03am

@tak66 my husband’s TAU was 1.6 and the glucose PET scan results were consistent with Alzheimer’s. The neurologist at Mayo diagnosed him as in the moderate stage.
My heart is heavy for you as your husband is so young to be starting his mental decline. The working things is tough, his place of employment will start to notice his new “quirks” and will help with the decision to retire earlier than expected.
Aricept helped my husband keep his focus and last month the neurologist added Namenda to his treatment plan.
Take any caregiver class you can, start introducing helpers to your husband and take care of you. I am having a young woman come to “help me” with spring cleaning and other tasks just so my husband gets used to another person in the home.
Keep posting on these forums.
Hugs to you and all that need them.

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