Cognitive test for memory loss?
I went to my doctor today to see why I don't remember anything. This has been going on for years, but is progressively getting worse She ruled out a few things including ADD and depression. When I say memory loss, it has gotten to the point that I will talk to someone in the morning, then call them in the evening since I haven't talked to them in so long. I look at family pictures (that I took) and I couldn't tell you what was going on at the time of the phote, who was there, what we were doing. To me it's just a picture of people I know. I love to read and I do often, but I can read an article or chapter in a book and not be able to tell you but a few key things in it. I looked my boss in the eye and told him that I was sorry for missing a meeting, but I was there AND I took 12 pgs of notes (minutes). I don't even remember the day I brought my only son home. Alzheimers runs in my family, but I am only 34.
Answer:
I am wondering what type of Dr. you went to? A neurologist would probably be the next step after you primary care Dr. I have several auto-immune problems and I believe people like me all have memory problems, but it's usually just short term memory, like your meeting and the notes. It doesn't include long term memory like not remembering the day you brought your son home. We call the short term mem. loss "brain fog". Go to the arthritis foundation or Fibrohugs.com and you can read about brain fog. I have a friend with MS and her long term is being effected. I have seen shows on TV about young people getting Alzheimer's, although I think it is very rare. You could also try the National Organization of Rare Diseases web site.
I would take the test as soon as possible and then get an appointment with the proper specialist A.S.A.P. Hopefully the diagnostician or your Dr. will give you an idea of what path to follow. I am really thinking it's a Neurologist you need.
Good luck to you! I hope it turns out to be something minor! Don't forget your appointment! I make notes to myself all over my home. I also keep 3 calenders (one in purse, one in cell phone and one in my pantry for the family) But some post-its and put some in your purse so you can use them every where!
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