my mother has been having memory problems for over 2 years the doctor just ordered an mri but the results said normal. She has short term memory loss and sometimes does not recognize me or my daughter, forgets to eat, doesnt always remember what one is hot or cold on water faucets, forgets where shes going often. im just very worried for her and her doctor doesnt seem like he wants to get to the bottom of this. I would just like some information on what kind of tests I should ask for her to get so she can have a better life. or even some ideas on what it could be.
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor Your mother is having problem of memory for about two years. She is not able to recognize familiar faces, she forgets to eat, she is having short term memory loss. Also, her MR scan reports came normal. Most likely she is showing symptoms of Alzheimer's Dementia. Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia characterized by impairment in short term memory, poor judgement, cognitive decline, poor coordination sometimes even impairment in speech. In most of the cases with earlier stage the tests come normal. I would advise you to please take her to a good Psychiatrist for expert evaluation. Medicines like Semantic, Donepezil etc. are very effective and halts the progression of disease. Thanks