My good news...
 

My dr. took me off aricept today when I told her how much better I feel. :D

She said that aricept does not show results in 3 months time so she knows that my improvement is from the tranquilizer she prescribed at the same time. My cognitive testing showed no dementia. She said when you watch someone you love (my Dad) on that downhill slide, it makes a lasting impression on you. She feels that I have had untreated depression for years and wants me to take this tranquilizer for the rest of my life.

She gave both Mr.Alffe & me a flu shot and said, "stop thinking about alzh. and go enjoy your life."

I am so grateful for the support you all have shown me and of course I thank the Man Upstairs too. :grouphug:

This is wonderful news. I am so glad for you Alffe!

Such wonderful news, Alffe. :) Isn't it amazing how a few simple words from the doctor can impact us so strongly? Both ways. I'm so thankful for your "undiagnosis". :)

That is great news!! I had just read your PM, and then stopped over here to see what's going on, and I found this good news!! I'm sure that you are very relieved!

Speaking of Alzheimers, my Dad started on that path a few years before he passed away at the age of 89. He has a younger brother who is really taking a major hit from Alz, too. He is to the point that he really can't be left alone anymore, so his son has gotten a home health aide to stay with him everyday. It's been really hard on his children and the rest of the extended family.

Enjoy yourself!! :hug:

Is it okay that I tossed away my crutches to do a happy dance?!?!?

Such GREAT news just what I needed to hear today!!:hug:

Oh, oh, oh -- what joyous news. Oh, dear Alffe, I don't want to learn that your have depression but I am so glad to learn there's no alz.
Praise God!

((((Alffe)))) you know how happy I am for you:hug:
Just had to say it again!:)

What a relief that must be for you, Alffe.
That's just the best news to read this morning. :hug:

Oh Wow! :Dancing-Chilli::Head-Spin:

I have just woken up here in the Land of Oz, and this was the first thing I saw! What a fantastic way to start my day. Thank you to Mrs Alffe's doctor for putting such a huge smile on my day.

Congratulations Alffe and YAHOO! :yahoo:

I just love you all for supporting me through this. Thank you again....and now, I can get back to concentrating on suicide! (wait...that didn't sound right!):D

Mr.Alffe and I are walking this Sat. for suicide awareness and I have no excuse not to get active again in the support group.

Hugs for the room. :grouphug:

Yay Alffe. I am so VERY happy for you and your family. Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy!!!!:hug:

I'm so excited for you and mr alffe :) I see how depression can mimic other disorders... such a relief..... :yahoo:

OMG!!!!! I am so freaking happy for you dear Alffffeeeee!!!! :hug:

You now have another mission in life... educate about depression and how it can affect you enough to mimic alz!

This is like a dream come true!!!! I was feeling so selfish thinking that we were going to slowly lose you, my friend.... and now, selfish again, I breathe a sigh of relief knowing you're here to stay!

Tonight is my chorus rehearsal night - and you are going to be my "good news"!!!!
:sing: Addy

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Just a little happy dance for you and yours!

SWEET :D
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
icons and word can never fully express how happy I...we all are, to hear your news.. just know I have quite a few happy tears slipping down my cheeks right now Alffe mom ;)
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!
PEACE
BMW

I am glad I am a bit nosey and had to see what good news there was here that BMW was talking about facebook….. ((Alffe)) I am so very glad you received such fantastic news!!!! You know how I feel about Alzheimer’s…….. I am so thankful and happy for you!!! Much love my friend ♥

Hello and best wishes to my SOS family. I will always love you to pieces and you all have a very special place in my heart ♥

Good morning Alffe!
 

Hey Alffe!! I'm rooting for you and I think it's awesome that y'all are walking for suicide awareness!! I'm a survivor! :hug:

Thank you Katiebell...so glad you survived it. Our only son suicided in 1990 so we try to be proactive in all things suicide. :hug:

That's so great my friend!!!
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This is wonderful news dear friend. Even though I hadn't yet come to accept the diagnosis in my own mind. It just didn't click for me...your light is much too bright.

I'm so glad to hear the good news Alfee!! :hug:

We need you here, so you can't go anywhere. :p

Thank you my friend...ok if I go walk for Suicide Awareness this morning? :D

And I'll leave hugs for the room. :grouphug:

Alffe
 

I just heard something on my news regarding new therapy regarding Alzheimer's Disease and some type of Insulin Therapy. :confused: While trying to find information about it I came upon this, Alffe.


The differences between dementia and depression

The differences between dementia and depression
DATE POSTED: Monday, September 12, 2011 5:27 PM EDT
By Philippe J. Khouri
The Princeton Packet

That is a nice article, Lara.

Also keep in mind that low folate levels in the brain create depressive responses. Also low B12 in the elderly (over age 50)

New nutritional guidelines for older patients recommend everyone over 50 take a B12 supplement! To do so correctly involves the right form, and to use on an empty stomach.
One form of activated folate called Deplin is used to treat depression, in fact.

There are many drug depletions, that can mimic depression as well from taking prescribed medications.

So Alffe if you want me to evaluate your situation you can PM me anytime!

Excellent article Lara...thank you! Again I am struck by the importance of having a good dr. who will listen carefully before acting. I am so much better but still cannot handle stress...takes very little to stress me. :o

And I heard that report about nasal spray containing the insulin meds. Lara...could show a lot of promise down the road.

And thank you Mrs.D....I will pm you as soon as I locate my medicine list. :D

Lara, here it is..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread157157.html

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Oh, Alffe....I'm so absolutely thrilled for you and for your family! I'm still on vacation, but I noticed a post from you the other night and finally got time to check on your news....I'm so grateful for this news!!!

I'm rarely at a loss for words, but this seems to be one of those times....all I can think of is "WOW"....I'll write more after I get back home. Having such a great time...and this just makes it all even better. (((((hugs)))))

DEAR LADY I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER

David:hug:

Alffe, you are an inspiration! That's wonderful that you can walk for any cause you like! I need to get walking more myself.

GREAT BIG HUGS TO YOU :hug: MY DEAR FRIEND!

thats great news... first time i smiled all week.. :)

hugs and props..

nice to see you post dnserror...you've been missed! keep breathing in and out! :hug:

Oh Alffe! relief big releif

You had a Grand Day!