Can this be a misdiagnosis? He had a MRI today. He has the brain of a 80 year old. He is still able to walk, talk, can not write a simple four word sentence or write a check. How can this be? We have no family history. Symtoms started right after he was fired from his job of 15 years and he and his wife decide to divorce.
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Q: my brother 50 diagnosed w/advanced stages Alzheimer's how can this be only had symtoms for 6-7mo?
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4/25/08 12:37pm
I am sorry to know that your brother is sick with Alzheimer's. This is the early onset kind since he is not so old. I heard that this kind of Alzheimer's is more acute and shorter. Typical older Alzheimer's like my father-in-law's probably lasts 10-15 years and he is 87 already. I think you may need to consider a nursing home or assisted live-in for him since all of you are probably still young and working and cannot take care of him 24 hours.
I don't know if the doctors are right or not. You can seek for second opinion to see.
My blessings,
Nina
4/25/08 10:53am
Dear Jackie - I am sorry for you and your family, this can be such a difficult time. Reaching out to others is so important now.
I cannnot speak to a misdiagnosis, as I am no a medical doctor. But you may want to read our Just Diagnosed section as well as our Alzheimer's Basics area.
Additionally, our Caregiver Center may help you and your loved one find tips and resources to help cope with what to expect next.
Hope this helps, all the best, sue (moderator)
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