How do you know you have it or are getting it? I am scared to death right now. I find myself sometimes forgeting things. I also have noticed my spelling has gotten worse. Like I will type an email or post a reply to a thread and then see all kinds of spelling errors.
I am 41 (will be 42 in a couple of months). My Dad and Mom have Alzheimers. I have lost 3 Aunts to it, one Aunt has it currently (all my Mom's sisters). So needless to say the odds are against me.:(

I suggest you look into taking some supplements that have been known to help people who have, or may be prone to it.
Gingko and Phosphatidylserine, in a dose approaching 500mg a day.

Thank you. I would like to look into supplements/vitamins. I have an appointment with a new Doctor later this month. My husband has seen her twice and she is very pro supplement (she is a Family Practice Doc). I want to talk to her about this. I want to be careful because we are TTCing baby#3 and I am still nursing our 18 month old.

I took PS throughout my last pregnancy, with no bad results. I have no info on gingko.

You can look into astragalus too. (an herb)

Also, go see an attorney if you don't already have a Durable Power of Attorney (for finances) a health care proxy and a Will done. You want to be able to make the decisions about who will handle things for you.
Everyone should have these.
I hope it's not Alzheimer's. :hug

Since you're in your 40s, it might be perimenopause. It can affect memory and all kinds of things! :hug

Since you're in your 40s, it might be perimenopause. It can affect memory and all kinds of things! :hug :yeah:I would second that! I noticed that when I hit my 40's my ability to do simple math, in my head, was greatly diminished. I am terrific speller but lately, I find myself making lots of errors. Ugh!!
I think with your family history, it increases your sensitivity and awareness of any changes in your cognitive ability. Stay strong :hug