My grandmother temporarily forgot how to write the number 2.Is this a sign of an early Alzheimer disease stage

Answer 1

It could be Alzheimers, or it could be the sign of a stroke.

If this is still going on, ask her to
- repeat a sentence that you say
- tell you who the President is
- count to 100 by sevens

These are all tests of brain function.

To be sure, have her visit the doctor (RIGHT AWAY if this is still going on) and make sure all her symptoms are discussed.

Good luck!

Answer 2

No. Sounds like a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or "small stroke". If there's spasm of a blood vessel it can reduce circulation in the brain temporarily, or long enough for clot to form. When the brain doesn't get enough oxygen etc., it can't function correctly. This can be a sign of impending stroke. The sooner she is treated, the better her chances for complete recovery. Can she write her name? Can she say the name of things? Is her smile even and normal? Someone should call her doctor because this can be life-threatening. If she shows any deficit more than forgetting how to write 2, call an ambulance - might save her life, if not her mind.
Best luck.

Answer 3

Does she have other symptoms or is this the only one?
The only DEFINITE way to know if someone has Alzheimer's is to biopsy their brain...not a good idea in the living. Failing that, there are a series of cognitive and other tests which can show diminished mental function, and then blood tests and brain scans to rule out any other type of disease. For peace of mind, have her tested.

Answer 4

I hope not. Once in a while I forget how to spell something like "the" or "and." LOL

Oh, it could be. She may be just getting old. Not necessarily Alzheimer's. She'd need more signs than that if she has it.

Answer 5

i don't think this is a sign of an eary Alzheimer . she is an old person now and the elasticity of her cells is not as it was once.
maybe she has a long time not writing the number 2.
do not worry it is part of her "olding process".trust.
i am really amazed by the interes that you have in keeping your grandmo young.congratulatins.

Answer 6

it's probably just a little slip of the mind. Doctors tests include asking what year it is, who the president/prime minister is, age, address, things like that. If the patient replies with old answers from her past, then further tests are carried out. Don't worry, we all forget simple things. Good luck

Answer 7

Possibly, or could have been fatigue and/or stress. She's lucky to have you concerned about her. Doctors can now detect early signs of Alzheimer's, in case she wants to go to one.

Answer 8

ok ... i'm no longer american ... yet I do take excitement in sticking by skill of nostril into the talk ... and that i genuinely lean to the Obama side of issues .. and not the republicans.... even nevertheless ... having had a kinfolk member bypass by alzheimers .. and watch their hell and the emotional toll it had on different kinfolk and myself ... i in my view think of your question is abhorrent.. to apply an aussie term .. PLAY THE BALL and not the guy it skill stick to the politics and don't do one in each and every of those element you try to do by skill of posing this terrible question.

Answer 9

it could be but it is also likely she had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in the absence of any other signs. She should see a doctor and get properly tested and, if ther is any doubts, have her heart, carotids and brain imaged (echocardiogram, doppler ultrasound and CT or MRI)

Answer 10

Only a doctor can tell. She needs to see the doc for a diagnosis as to what is causing her problems.