@delia74 your story and mine are almost identical!
Over the last 7 years I have been through several diseases including Vasculitis that have affected my peripheral nerves, and my small arteries.
Two years ago I was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. I asked to be tested because I couldn’t think straight. The MRI showed moderate atrophy beyond my age of the cerebellum.
Since then I started exhibiting symptoms of Ataxia. I have double vision, 4 cranial, nerve palsy, my gait is comical, and I tend to lean backwards. So, I use a cane, or walker when I’m out.
Over the past few weeks they decided to follow-up on my brain tests. I had 2 MRIs, an MRA, and an ENG all in one week.
I received a call Thursday from my Neurologist office. They noted dementia in my tests. Not the news I wanted to hear, but I am not surprised.
I am meeting with the doctor in January. Based on my MRIs, (I have seen the reports) I would say that I have
Vascular Dementia. It’s definitely not Alzheimer’s because there is no mention of the tangles etc. in my brain.
I’ve already been taking Namenda for more than 2 years. I don’t know what the course of action is going to be but I’m taking it day by day.