Hi Phil,

Sorry I missed your introduction, pain issues kept me away for a week.

I agree with Ken over this immediate problem, use notes and take your time referring to them - no-one will mind. That will get you through to the tests, results and treatment over the coming months.

I believe that, while there is obviously an issue, your stress and worry will be aggravating your condition - especially with the concern that the thing you are passionate about may be part of the cause. You have a supportive family, now you have us, too. Make full use of both to relieve your anxiety and any other Mood issues you feel yourself slipping towards.

Please do not fixate on possibly having Alzheimer's, there is no need to worry unduly before the conclusive tests. Only time will tell and you can deal with whatever comes at the time.

Dave.