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Frustration with everything. I’m about to lose it

Caregivers | Last Active: Apr 30, 2023 | Replies (47)
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I am watching my husband’s memory loss with a great deal of anxiety and sadness. To know that such a brilliant mind can deteriorate like this is depressing. I was told that he could be suffering from a clogged carotid artery. I have called his doctor (who diagnosed Dementia) twice about this but my calls have not been returned. I don’t know who else I can ask about this. I will keep reaching out to friends (without my husband’s knowledge) for help.

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jprust | @jprust | Apr 17, 2023

Please make an appointment with another doctor to get a second evaluation and opinion. There are many causes for dementia and many types, some of which are treatable. My good friend’s husband was diagnosed with dementia. After more than a year, he was reevaluated and did not have dementia-it was severe depression.
Also, an ultrasound of the carotid arteries is very easy, noninvasive and would show up on that.
I don’t want you to have false hope, but it sounds like you don’t feel like you have all the information you need.

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