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To: Graybeard58

Have you had a full blood analysis? My father began experiencing memory loss in his early 60's, and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 67. However, a new doctor linked his symptoms to iron deficiency and Vitamin B-12 deficiency, and he's doing much better now that he's receiving large-dose vitamin and mineral supplements. He also got a pacemaker installed to treat slow heart function, and that's made a big difference - more blood to the brain!

In summary, not all memory loss in an aging person is Alzheimer's - there are numerous other potential factors, which would indicate different treatment.


3 posted on 07/15/2005 6:18:53 AM PDT by Tax-chick (No! I don't want a socialist muffin in a boat!)
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4 posted on 07/15/2005 6:37:06 AM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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