November 2025: Diagnosis Delayed

Fifth Session

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I thought that the outcome from the 10th October would be a definate diagnosis.

Far from it.

The Consultant Neurologist, also named Jonathan, greeted Chris and me.

The neurologist had received a comprehensive report from the Speech and Language Therapist. Other reports, and the MRI scan, weren’t there.

He took about 40 minutes asking questions, also physical: walking straight (difficult with my flat feet), balance, etc.

He said he couldn't give me a diagnosis at this time because he haven’t seen the MRI scan.

He would write a letter around 2 weeks, which he has now done.

We have been given the next meeting in 3 months, and discussing the test results. And, hopefully, getting a final diagnosis.

The neurolost talked us through a PET scan and Lumbar Puncture. It may help people with potential alzheimer side plate in the future. Unless it hurts. I’ll check that.

I have now been given an appointment on Friday 16th January 2026.

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Today (3/11/2025)

Chris and I have been asked to join in a ‘communication skills group’. We don’t know what it entails except that it will be weekly 5 afternoons beginning in January 2026. It will be organised by the Speech and Language Therapist.

Nothing now is expected to happen for a couple of months.

Let’s see what comes along.