Finally, a little news

[PastorDan]

Neuro psych assessment report came in the mail today, listing copies to a pair of neurologists (1 general, 1 MS) and my PCP.  Very interesting reading.  The report lists at least 14 tests that were included.  The results include a few surprises.  "Learning of word lists," an area in which I felt I'd failed miserably, was described as above average "for age" (there they go with the age thing again!), but further description says "at the low end of the average range" for immediate recall, and that "delayed recall was normal in comparison to initial level of acquisition."  Then "Rate of learning was above average for age."  I'll try to get a clarification on this from that office.

"Visuomotor processing speed was at the low end of the average range (27th percentile).  Dexterity was mildly slow for age, more so with the right hand."

Quote: "These results indicate that he performed within normal limits in all areas of higher cognitive function.  There were mild weaknesses on measures of visuomotor processing speed and dexterity.  The pattern of performance is consistent with mild subcortical dysfunction, and is consistent with his reported symptoms and his recent brain imaging findings. ...

"His reported symptoms are likely related to reductions in information processing speed.  His symptoms may also be related in part to job-related stresses."

[saveone]

It would help if I had remembered to leave the link...lol...but then it is related to what my neuro/psych found.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/Its-offical---Ive-lost-my-marbles/show/701935

[saveone]

On a positive note, it sounds like you did very well...at least for a man of your age...just kidding.  No it does sound like you did well.  With the stress of losing your life partner I am impressed you did so well.

My neuro'psych was nearly so forgiving.  If you are interested here is a link to my post with my summary.  After reading it you will understand why I think you did so well...and there is only 2 years difference in our ages.

terry

[rendean]

My results were similar, I sent you a PM with more details.

Ren

[hbananas]

Didn't you have your neuro-psych tests within days of losing your dear wife?  I'm surprised to see your stress as being called job-related, although you have that, too.  Perhaps your thoughts were elsewhere that day, is all I'm saying.

[PastorDan]

It would have to be eye/hand; they didn't do anything with my legs or feet in this batch of testing, i don't believe.  You'd think they'd say eye/hand if that's what they meant, wouldn't you?  Oh, forget I asked that.

[HVAC]

Could visuomotor mean eye/ hand or eye/ leg coordination?

[PastorDan]

Honestly, shell, I don't know quite what it all means, without a bit of study, and the brain fog won't let me do that this afternoon.  I am confused how I could have been at the lower end of the average range for immediate recall, normal for delayed recall, yet above average for age.  Are they telling me that most 52 year olds are even more forgetful than me?  My primary felt limitations have been in short term memory and concentration.  Dexterity I understand.  I'm not clear on the meaning of "visuomotor processing speed," but it sounds like a measure of something other than that with which I am sensing problems.

[sllowe]

Hi there!

Do these findings seem to correspond with what you have been feeling as limitations?

-shell