jd- I have done a couple of rounds of neuropsych testing as part of the clinical trial that I am in. It involves some memory games, vision testing and dexterity exams. I am sure that every one is different, but I would expect some similarities.

One of the tests involves listening to a set of words and then repeating them. Then a different set and try to remember items from the first set. Or to pull some of the words out by category. eg: Chair, Boat, Cat, Carrot, Lamp, Truck, Onion, Bunny. Now, list the words that are animals. (Obviously the list is a lot longer)

Another one has you play connect the dots, but you have to circle the shaded dots and strike through the solids. And then the next time you switch.

My favorite is the one where there are three cards. The first one is black ink on a white card and has the words blue, red and green. You just read it. The next time you read the actual color, not the word. So red might be printed in blue ink, green in blue and red in green. Or they might be the true color. Finally the last one is the most challenging. Some of the words have a box around them. Those you read the word, regardless of the color. The words without a box you read the color of the ink, regardless of the word.

It seems pretty goofy, but it is a good assesment of where you are at cognitively. Short term recall is one of my weaknesses and I was happy to see that it has improved since I started the study I am in. I am also in remission right now, so good to know that things got better than when I was in full flare this summer.

Even though it is not physically challenging, be prepared to be pretty wiped out after. I just did my most recent one about 3 weeks ago and had to come home and crash for about 4 hours.

Good luck! I hope the results are helpful for you.

Tx Misskrist

Got to the Clinic and the doctor did not come in. Scheduled me for next Friday. Think the schedulng error was my fault. Memory is not that good. I am going to start a journal and write everything down.

I go back to my Neur on Monday to find out when they are going to set up on Copaxone. I have had symptoms since 1982 when I had Optic Neur but a week of testing and everything was inconclusive.

Thanks so much this info really helped.

Jd

jd-

Sorry your appointment didn't work out today. I understand about the memory things. My long term is still great. I can remember stuff from 6-7 years ago like it happened yesterday. But ask me what happened yesterday......good luck!

I have to write everything down. I have 3 calenders that all have the same info on them. Seeing them over and over helps lock it in. Plus its a good way to make sure I didn't write things down incorrectly.

I also have checklists all over the place. In the kitchen to make sure I put the milk back and turned the stove off. On the front door to make sure I have my keys, phone, planner, meds, etc. And me and the sticky note are tight! I think I might be keeping 3M in business.

It is a good idea to journal. I did a lot more when I was first diagnosed. It was much easier to be able to tell the doctor of the day what I had done, eaten, worn, etc. Where I had been, how I felt and if any symptoms were one time deals or an ongoing progression.

MissKrist

That is a great idea. I will try it.

I was forgeting when I took my meds and now have a system hopefully that will help me.

I am so confused right now. I go to Specialist then Neur again and again. Now that they see all the lesions on my brain, symtoms, gait, extreme fatigue, cognitive problems, depression, balance, took lots of bad falls, they are trying to do something to help with all the symtoms and get me on some meds. I go to the Neur on Monday after seeing the Specialist a few weeks ago. She told me then I had RRMS after the Neuro Exam.

When I first was diagnosised with Optic Neur they did not have MRI's.

Thanks for all your knowledge.

jd

I use a BlackBerry!!! I use the calandar to remind me of everything. I get alerts on my BlackBerry for every reminder I set. (VERY HELPFUL)
I just need to remember to charge my phone...hahahah lol (smile) : )

Bobie

Thanks

I have an IPOD so I can use that too. LOL I had been looking at support groups to join for almost 3 months now since I have been out of work.

I have learned so much reading up on your support group.

So great to have someone who understands what you are going through.

Is it common that when you get MS that you can't work anylonger at your job? :-(

jd

Your welcome JD...feel free to add me as a friend, I update my journals daily and mark most of them public so it can help others or I can get advise or famiiar stories for reference. many friendly hugs! ~Bobie~ : ) (smile)

Great

I don't know much about how do much on the message board .

Thanks