Re: statins don't reduce dementia risk

In article <1nmnd11hpbja6nu9r1sa2mf92202rcbrmi@xxxxxxx>, Rita
<nitany_98@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 08:36:43 -0700, jason@xxxxxxxxxx (Jason) wrote:
>
>
> >Rita,
> >You are right. I have all of that information in my poorly organized
> >files. I even have the blood tests results in those files that caused my
> >doctor to prescribe statins. Sarah and I had an argument about this issue
> >and she said that I was wrong about some of the facts related to how long
> >I had used statins before I developed memory problems. I guess that I will
> >have to organize those records and find out the exact dates. I realize
> >that I need to start taking notes but it's hard to get in the habit. I'll
> >buy a note pad and start carrying it with me. I don't know how it would
> >help me remember the names of my friends and ex-coworkers that I meet at
> >the heath fitness center--that's very frustrating. I believe that they
> >must think that I have dementia or taking illegal drugs.
> >Needless to say, it's very frustrating--not only for me but also for Sarah
> >who is about ready to leave me. I would not blame her if she does leave
> >me.
> >Jason
>
> It would scare the hell out of me if I suddenly developed the kind of
> memory problems you describe. Especially since you are not into old
> age yet.
>
> I am curious, though. Since they have given you so much trouble, what
> doctors have you seen to have this checked out? While it is possible
> they could be due to the statins you took, there are other possibllities
> as well and I would think you would want to investigate. If they were
> discounted by one doctor, there are certainly many others to try who
> would be more sensitive to your concerns. I think it is quite reasonable
> and widely accepted that one can always tell one's doctor that one would
> like a second opinion. Especially in matters so serious as memory loss
> that comes on so suddenly.
>
> You do seem able to write, and thus to think, well about complex matters
> as evidenced by your posts to this group. And seemingly to retain a lot
> of information about subjects that interests you.

Rita,
I saw some posts a couple of weeks ago on this subject. I believe that it
would be difficult for a doctor or other expert to figure out whether or
not statins are to blame for my memory problems since I did not take any
memory tests prior to taking statins. If I had taken such a test before I
took statins and the same sort of test tomorrow--it would be easy. Do you
see my point? Do you agree or disagree that it would be a waste of time to
attempt to figure out the sort of the memory problems at this point in
time since I did NOT take a memory test prior to taking statins.
Jason

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