May 8 2011
Now I have started my blob, it struck me that I should give some background. Last May (2010) I realised that some odd things were occurring including making lots of simple errors, particularly in proofing, writing and not seeing things. The most dramatic example of this was when I discovered that I could not understand a normal clock, but only a digital one. There had been a number of odd things dating back to 208 but they were nothing major and I put it down to depression or lack of concentration, or stupidity or carelessness eventually last year I mentioned it to my GP (general doctor) and he referred me directly to the hospital, which ordered a brain scan and tests. In the June of last year I took a mass of tests and was advised not drive again and told that my brain was not working at the rate that it should for someone of 54. I was then referred to an excellent consultant who diagnosed me as having PCAS since 2011 I have been put on, and it has made me feel much better and able to do more, although m y already poor handwriting is now terrible and it has been difficult finishing sentences. Sorting our numbers of money is impossible and sometimes get ca little confused.. I can travel without any difficultly and have no problems with walking or with my hands, yeti finds it difficult to read because I cannot follow the ends of lines, and the letters sometimes jump about.
A diagnosis of PCA is quite frightening but in other ways a relief Before it K new that something was wrong At least the diagnosis shows you that you are not going mad but with it you able to tell people what is wrong and why you may seem strange sometimes. Surprising to say, the diagnosis can be seen as a reflief.
