not the retirement I expected
I had been dutiful and saved as much money as possible and was ready to stay at my job for a few more years (until I could get on medicare)
Hoped to at least part time and have more time and enjoyment with the wife.
Sadly this was not to be
I had not been feeling myself for quite a while and had talked to my doctor about testosterone
But it cost $300 a month, and the insurance wouldn't pay for it.
After Christmas I started getting flaky at work and home and my wife kept noticing wierd things that I was doing and that I had problems doing things that I had no problems with
My wife was getting fed up with it and set up a visit to the our GP he did a lot of bloodwork which showed my testostorone was almost non existent and my Vit.D was very low. They also did an MRI on my head (to make sure that I didn't have a stroke or something else they did find that y brain mass was a little smaller-than normal for someone my age
The doctor that studied MRI was a jerk of high to the nines
I went to a neuralpsicologists and had a 2 hr. Cognition tests. which they studied for a week and when they graded it I got the grade of a 95 year old man . reason being my lack of testosrone!!
I've been taking shots every two weeks of th stuff. My gp pushed for as pet scan so we could get a good diagnosis and got it .
I was diagnosed with earl onsest Alzheimers
I'm doing very well and most people don't know there is anything wrong with me My dementia is pretty mild for now.
I do get stuck
Had to quit my job, (too much stress) in conversations, and accasionally a word will flumux me.
I am on Social Security Disability. and and am waiting for my Longterm Disability from my job
Aw, Trek, I'm sorry to hear that. :bluesad:
Getting older sucks. :thumbdown:
Google agrees that there is a link between low testosterone and Alzheimers, I did not know this.
Hopefully you will retain most of your faculties for a good long time.
Sorry to hear that, old friend. I'll be praying for you.
In the meantime, hang out here as much as you like!
You'll always be welcome!
Aw, Trek. I'm so sorry to hear that. I struggle to imagine the impact of that diagnosis. Hopefully any progression will be very, very slow.
Trek, my friend, I'm sorry to hear that. See if your doc has therapeutic stuff you can do to keep things working. And I (and all your friends here) are here if you need to talk it out.
Take care brother.
-Ed
I'm so sorry about this. :bluesad:
That's awful.. please keep us updated. Get better.
Thanks guys, I have already through the Depressive stage and I figure I have to make the most of the life ahead of me ,so that's what I am going to do
I fought metastatic thyroid cancer (it had gone into
Quote from: Ed, Ego and Superego on August 17, 2013, 10:51:39 PM
Trek, my friend, I'm sorry to hear that. See if your doc has therapeutic stuff you can do to keep things working. And I (and all your friends here) are here if you need to talk it out.
Take care brother.
-Ed
Thanks , but I have become the champ of the word find puzzle
Get well soon, old friend! :smile:
Quote from: trekgeezer on August 18, 2013, 03:49:27 PM
Thanks guys, I have already through the Depressive stage and I figure I have to make the most of the life ahead of me ,so that's what I am going to do
I fought metastatic thyroid cancer (it had gone intoQuote from: Ed, Ego and Superego on August 17, 2013, 10:51:39 PM
Trek, my friend, I'm sorry to hear that. See if your doc has therapeutic stuff you can do to keep things working. And I (and all your friends here) are here if you need to talk it out.
Take care brother.
-Ed
Thanks , but I have become the champ of the word find puzzle
I'll start collecting crosswords too. But not soduku... I like you too much for that.
Aw, BrotherTrek: that is beyond sad, my friend.
Every time I'm at my office desk, I turn my head to the left and I see those two friends you sent me a few years ago, standing holding their lirpas and I smile when I think of you.
Be well, be strong and be healthy, my brother. *HUG* :smile:
Wow. Sorry to hear this, Trek. My thoughts go out to you and your wife, compadre.
I'm definitely sorry to hear about that Trekgeezer. The best of luck.
Terrible news, Trek.
About two years ago, the wife of the couple next door to me had to relay that her husband had Alzheimer's. I'm sure she only told me this because his behavior was becoming a bit too noticeably odd. They still seem to be doing okay for now, though.
I don't imagine this diagnosis was much fun to receive. Here's hoping you and your family do well for as long as possible.
My heart and prayers go out to you.....and stay active,both physically and mentally, as long as you can.
(((HUGS!!!)))
Quote from: tracy on August 19, 2013, 12:58:08 PM
My heart and prayers go out to you.....and stay active,both physically and mentally, as long as you can.
(((HUGS!!!)))
What she said.
I hate hearing this. Our family has been working through this with my mother, and it is very hard. I can tell you that proper nutrition helps her a lot. She is much less confused when she gets proper meals (she is still living alone - we have tried to change that). The suggestion of exercise and mental exercise seems like a good one!
Besides testosterone, are there any other natural dietary intake suggestions?
Sorry to hear this news. Agree with others about keeping mentally and physically active. All the best to you.
I have a relative going through this exact thing. I am so sorry to hear it Trek...
I never know what to say in times like these. Will a sad face work? :bluesad:
I think many of us older Americans have been disappointed by the turn of our economy and our culture. Then, of course, we all must deal with the issues of aging. I've been touched by several of the issues you mention.
I can say we all really do love you Trekgeezer. Be well, and LIVE!
Thanks for the well wishes , and I do intend live the life I have left to the best of my ability
Quote from: trekgeezer on August 27, 2013, 10:16:43 AM
Thanks for the well wishes , and I do intend live the life I have left to the best of my ability
Major hugs, BrotherTrek :smile:
Thats terrible news. :bluesad:
Ive still got your gift up on my shelf. When I moved it was one of the few things I took with me (and I left Elvira behind!).
Our little global network will always be here for you.
Sorry to hear about this trek. Best of luck to you. I'm sure you've already discussed this thoroughly with your doc, but just in case i found a few articles discussing dietary methods of slowing Alzheimer's progression.
http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/alzheimers-disease/how-to-slow-the-progress-of-alzheimers-disease-1 (http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/alzheimers-disease/how-to-slow-the-progress-of-alzheimers-disease-1)
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/31/diet-may-slow-alzheimers.aspx (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/31/diet-may-slow-alzheimers.aspx)
Best of luck to you.