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So... my memory has gotten a LOT worse in the last few years. I've started making more spelling mistakes, and just thinking less clearly in general. There is al

by pc2g4d 8y ago

So... my memory has gotten a LOT worse in the last few years. I've started making more spelling mistakes, and just thinking less clearly in general. There is alzheimers disease in my ancestry as well, and I'm worried I'm on track for dementia, even just as a 30-something. It happens to correlate pretty well to the time since I stopped using Listerine regularly, FWIW. I see things about fighting alzheimers with vigorous exercise, consumption of mushrooms, etc. From this I would think that using Listerine would be beneficial for eliminating a potential source of P. gingivalis infection. Anybody else facing this predicament? What is your approach?

coldtea 8y ago
Shouldn't you get an examination and doctor advice (or at least look for an approach based on the results) as opposed to random old wives tales from us HN users?
- wolco 8y ago
  Why wouldn't you try using listerine? By all means talk to your doctor about fog/memory issues but reducing oral bacteria isn't an old wives tale and is standard dentist advice either through brushing / listerine or other methods.
  - coldtea 8y ago
    You're focusing on the wrong thing. The parent believes they might have Alzheimer. Without getting diagnosed, and without starting treatment if indeed have it, mere questions about using Listerine should be at the very bottom of their list, as should be HN advice.
ozzyman700 8y ago
Why not try using listerine again? you could do some spelling tests to try and benchmark yourself.
- Udik 8y ago
  Discovering that listerine improves spelling would be definitely something :) Hey, if you publish serious research on it, whatever the outcome, you're in for an IgNobel, no doubt.
jerf 8y ago
As others have said, talk to your doctor, but I'll add this incentive: While there are no cures for Alzheimer's, there are things that have a good chance of slowing it down, some of which may be available only via prescription. I'm familiar with the "not sure I really want to know" kind of thing myself, but there are outcomes that can be more positive than just letting it happen. If it is Alzheimer's, you want to get started as soon as possible. I'll also point out there are plenty of non-Alzheimer's explanations, some of which may be as simple as a missing nutrient or a relatively-easily-treatable thyroid condition. Or maybe you've got sleep apnea without realizing it. Or who knows how many other things. I obviously can't guarantee you aren't experiencing Alzheimer's in some form, but there's a lot of other things on the table too.
pmoriarty 8y ago
Invest in a carbon monoxide detector, also you might want to make sure you're eating a healthy diet, don't have any nutrient deficiencies or imbalances, and get enough sleep and exercise.

by pc2g4d 8y ago

coldtea 8y ago

Shouldn't you get an examination and doctor advice (or at least look for an approach based on the results) as opposed to random old wives tales from us HN users?

wolco 8y ago
Why wouldn't you try using listerine? By all means talk to your doctor about fog/memory issues but reducing oral bacteria isn't an old wives tale and is standard dentist advice either through brushing / listerine or other methods.
- coldtea 8y ago
  You're focusing on the wrong thing. The parent believes they might have Alzheimer. Without getting diagnosed, and without starting treatment if indeed have it, mere questions about using Listerine should be at the very bottom of their list, as should be HN advice.

ozzyman700 8y ago

Why not try using listerine again? you could do some spelling tests to try and benchmark yourself.

Udik 8y ago
Discovering that listerine improves spelling would be definitely something :) Hey, if you publish serious research on it, whatever the outcome, you're in for an IgNobel, no doubt.

jerf 8y ago

As others have said, talk to your doctor, but I'll add this incentive: While there are no cures for Alzheimer's, there are things that have a good chance of slowing it down, some of which may be available only via prescription. I'm familiar with the "not sure I really want to know" kind of thing myself, but there are outcomes that can be more positive than just letting it happen. If it is Alzheimer's, you want to get started as soon as possible. I'll also point out there are plenty of non-Alzheimer's explanations, some of which may be as simple as a missing nutrient or a relatively-easily-treatable thyroid condition. Or maybe you've got sleep apnea without realizing it. Or who knows how many other things. I obviously can't guarantee you aren't experiencing Alzheimer's in some form, but there's a lot of other things on the table too.

pmoriarty 8y ago

Invest in a carbon monoxide detector, also you might want to make sure you're eating a healthy diet, don't have any nutrient deficiencies or imbalances, and get enough sleep and exercise.