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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Are The Symptoms Of Alzheimer S Disease?

I think I might be getting Alzheimer s disease. Can do my cashier job OK asked my boss no problems there close front office lock up store set alarm etc. Having problem when talking can not find the right word that I want to use. Mixing by words up calling breakfast supper no as soon as I say it correct myself . No problem driving balance checkbook workout 3 to 4 times a week do things with friends. Husband has a lot of health problems in last 3 years had 4 major surgery. Very stressful 4 me. I am 66 years old work part time. Eat pretty healthy do not drink smoke no coffee pop drink water not on any medications. Do I need to see my doctor? Email address janrob4040&gmail.com
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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in my opinion symptoms of alzeihmer being memory disturbance which interferes with daily functioning

word finding difficulties

later on having difficulty understanding speech

in some individuals planning , , organising also can be effected

later on personality changes can be seen

difficulty in doing calculations


difficulties in understanding environment can be seen

later on difficulties controlling bladder is common
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What Are The Symptoms Of Alzheimer S Disease?

in my opinion symptoms of alzeihmer being memory disturbance which interferes with daily functioning word finding difficulties later on having difficulty understanding speech in some individuals planning , , organising also can be effected later on personality changes can be seen difficulty in doing calculations difficulties in understanding environment can be seen later on difficulties controlling bladder is common