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Loosing my mind
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Loosing my mind
by Sheri Lien, Nov 10, 1999 12:00AM
I`m a 30 year old female who started experiencing forgetfullness in August. First was just days of the week, has progressed. Am loosing my ability to spell and remember things such as my own daughters name. Military Insurance won`t get me into a nuerologist until December 2. I am very worried about waiting this long. CAT scan and thyroid came up negative. Also have alot of nausia and mild headaches. Have never had any health problems before. am very scared
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Nov 11, 1999 12:00AM
Sheri,
Based on the information you have provided it is impossible for me to give you a diagnosis. Memory problems by themself are not sufficient to make a diagnosis of dementia. People can have memory problems for a variety of reasons. Depression and anxiety are a couple of common causes. First and foremost medical conditons need to be ruled out and then a psychiatric evaluation may be helpful.It may be helpful to express these concerns to your primary care doctor who knows you best. Your primary care doctor can do a neurological exam prior to your appointment with the neurologist to rule out emergent problems. This information is intended for general educational purposes only. Always consult your personal physician for specific health concerns.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: memory loss, dementia
Based on the information you have provided it is impossible for me to give you a diagnosis. Memory problems by themself are not sufficient to make a diagnosis of dementia. People can have memory problems for a variety of reasons. Depression and anxiety are a couple of common causes. First and foremost medical conditons need to be ruled out and then a psychiatric evaluation may be helpful.It may be helpful to express these concerns to your primary care doctor who knows you best. Your primary care doctor can do a neurological exam prior to your appointment with the neurologist to rule out emergent problems. This information is intended for general educational purposes only. Always consult your personal physician for specific health concerns.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: memory loss, dementia
Member Comments (2)
by delores, Nov 10, 1999 12:00AM
I assume you started with consulting your own physician. He is the most qualified person to evaluate the entire picture..With a negative Cat scan and Thyroid panel he has made the decision that your situation can wait until an appointment with a neuro..Please be sure you are not under unusual stress...Take a few deep breaths and focus on the positive and time will pass quickly..
