Re: Results of my Neuro-Psych tests

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Thank you Tawny, that means alot. Hugs

Heidi

In a message dated 10/21/2008 10:36:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

tdianaok@... writes:

Heidi,

Sending good vibes your way, good luck Tawny

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>

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know

that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. Believe it or no

me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic

pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can

now add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early

child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru

the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set

in. I did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the

determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to

complete the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue.

Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from

numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you

with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That

really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a

test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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Hey Heidi good you got some of this done. I have adhd as well, but never

took meds for it. Let us know how the rest of it goes.

Jolene

In a message dated 10/21/2008 10:39:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

sposy@... writes:

Thank you Tawny, that means alot. Hugs

Heidi

In a message dated 10/21/2008 10:36:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

_tdianaok@..._ (mailto:tdianaok@...) writes:

Heidi,

Sending good vibes your way, good luck Tawny

>

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know

that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. Believe it or no

me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic

pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can

now add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early

child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru

the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set

in. I did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the

determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to

complete the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue.

Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from

numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you

with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That

really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a

test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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Yep i have two kids with it. The adhd meds help a lot

Jolene

In a message dated 10/21/2008 11:15:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

man_u8@... writes:

Heidi,

Don't worry. My husband has severe ADHD, once he got medication for

it...it was a world of difference. I know it's just another

medication to take...but if you get prescribed ampetimine (like

adderal, etc)' it could help w/ the chronic fatigue. There are

people who take ADHD meds to help w/ chronic fatigue. Hang in

there...we are here for you. Keep us updated!!

> >

> > Hi Group,

> >

> > I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you

know

> that

> > I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of

problems,

> especially

> > if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> > Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. Believe it

or no

> me

> > chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA,

chronic

> pain,

> > depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i

can

> now add

> > ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since

early

> child

> > hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I

fell thru

> the

> > cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had

set

> in. I did

> > not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the

> determination

> > because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to

> complete the

> > testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue.

> Granted I

> > probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the

test

> > thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from

> numbers, and

> > spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a

little

> deeper than

> > this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore

you

> with

> > the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That

> really

> > really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even

pass a

> test.

> > Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

> >

> > Sweet Dreams

> >

> > Heidi in Mass.

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Heidi,

Sending good vibes your way, good luck Tawny

>

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know

that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence....even that made

me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic

pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can

now add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early

child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru

the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set

in. I did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the

determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to

complete the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue.

Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from

numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you

with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That

really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a

test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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Heidi,

Don't worry. My husband has severe ADHD, once he got medication for

it...it was a world of difference. I know it's just another

medication to take...but if you get prescribed ampetimine (like

adderal, etc)' it could help w/ the chronic fatigue. There are

people who take ADHD meds to help w/ chronic fatigue. Hang in

there...we are here for you. Keep us updated!!

> >

> > Hi Group,

> >

> > I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you

know

> that

> > I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of

problems,

> especially

> > if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> > Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. Believe it

or no

> me

> > chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA,

chronic

> pain,

> > depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i

can

> now add

> > ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since

early

> child

> > hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I

fell thru

> the

> > cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had

set

> in. I did

> > not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the

> determination

> > because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to

> complete the

> > testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue.

> Granted I

> > probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the

test

> > thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from

> numbers, and

> > spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a

little

> deeper than

> > this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore

you

> with

> > the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That

> really

> > really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even

pass a

> test.

> > Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

> >

> > Sweet Dreams

> >

> > Heidi in Mass.

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Yeah, but what ? Look where I am? Sitting on my bed using my lap top

getting ready to see my job counselor so I can prepare for more rejections.

How many do I need before I apply to disability. Ok, feeling super frustrated

today and so not bright.

Me in mass.

In a message dated 10/22/2008 8:15:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Rheumatoid.Arthritis.Support@... writes:

Heidi, I'm sorry about your frustration regarding the testing.

There is hope for someone of above-average intelligence and fabulous

social skills!

Not an MD

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:04 PM, <_sposy@..._ (mailto:sposy@...) >

wrote:

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. Believe it or not,

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now

add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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Sorry . That's so not like me.

In a message dated 10/22/2008 8:15:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Rheumatoid.Arthritis.Support@... writes:

Heidi, I'm sorry about your frustration regarding the testing.

There is hope for someone of above-average intelligence and fabulous

social skills!

Not an MD

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:04 PM, <_sposy@..._ (mailto:sposy@...) >

wrote:

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. Believe it or not,

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now

add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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Heidi, I'm sorry about your frustration regarding the testing.

There is hope for someone of above-average intelligence and fabulous

social skills!

Not an MD

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:04 PM, <sposy@...> wrote:

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence....even that made me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

[Guest guest]

No need for an apology, Heidi. This is a safe place to vent.

Not an MD

On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 10:55 AM, <sposy@...> wrote:

> Sorry . That's so not like me.

[Guest guest]

HI Chris!

Thanks....I'm over it. I know that I have " issues " and the names given to

my " issues " actually gave me some relief believe it or not. I had seen a

neurologist, and discussed some memory loss issues I'd been having as well as

not

being able to pass tests for employment. This has never happened to me

before. He ruled out all medical reasons, so my brain is normal. LOL, no

lesions,

tumors, etc. I do not have fibromyalgia. I do have the fog though, comes

with RA too or the meds. Anyway, that is how I got referred into Boston to

have this neuropsych testing. It sure is frustrating. I'm sure it would make

a child tantrum, and elder cry, because I sure as heck wanted to whip the

blocks at the tester and thru the windows. LOL. However, I behaved and sucked

it up and got thru it. I just have to deal with what I have and change

direction with my job search if I can work at all. I want to continue to try

though. I'll file for disability, see how that goes. I'm just too stubborn to

throw in the towel!!!! Enjoy your visit!!!!

Heidi in Mass.

In a message dated 10/23/2008 12:21:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

chris65peth@... writes:

Heidi,

Wanted to post about this, but will be away from the board for a week

visiting d. daughter and baby grandson

Understand your frustrations with the psychometric testing.

Can I ask was the assessment made following a neurologist'Can I ask was the

assessment made following a neur

It occurs to me that the ADHD etc labels,added to your 'shopping list' might

not really be that clear cut from the testing and could overlap with the

Fibromyalgia effects on neuropathways.It occurs to me that the ADHD et

But of course these assessments are often done by developmental

psychologists etc in young people often giving those diagnoses of ADHD etc.

Can't help wondering how they get their so called normal mature

controls!!!!Can't help wondering how they get their so called normal mature

controls!!!!<WBR>!! to compare with. Most adults would keep a healthy

Anyway know your wicked sense of humour and personal strength won't let you

stay feeling down for too long.Its the you that matters and has value, not

the labels. ( Squashing into pigeon holes again)

Best wishes ,

Chris

UK

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Subject: Re: [ ] Results of my Neuro-Psych tests

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Date: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008, 1:15 PM

Heidi, I'm sorry about your frustration regarding the testing.

There is hope for someone of above-average intelligence and fabulous

social skills!

Not an MD

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:04 PM, <_sposy@..._ (mailto:sposy@...) >

wrote:

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. ...even that made me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now

add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers,

and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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Heidi,

Wanted to post about this, but will be away from the board for a week visiting

d. daughter and baby grandson

Understand your frustrations with the psychometric testing.

Can I ask was the assessment made following a neurologist's request, or to do

with occupational assessment??

It occurs to me that the ADHD etc labels,added to your 'shopping list' might

not really be that clear cut from the testing and could overlap with the

Fibromyalgia effects on neuropathways.(Which of course can fluctuate.)

But of course these assessments are often done by developmental psychologists

etc in young people often giving those diagnoses of ADHD etc.

Can't help wondering how they get their so called normal mature controls!!!!!!

to compare with. Most adults would keep a healthy distance from submitting to

those tests, I dread to think how I would measure up!

Anyway know your wicked sense of humour and personal strength won't let you stay

feeling down for too long.Its the you that matters and has value, not the

labels. ( Squashing into pigeon holes again)

Best wishes ,

Chris

UK

..

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. ...even that made me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

[Guest guest]

HI,

The presentation of the results is interesting. I do have a baseline now,

and I find that the NLD explains a lot. It's mild and when I look it up, it

makes so much sense. I think the testing was valuable for me. Sure, it's

frustrating, it is not set up to be easy and no one is going to breeze thru it

and have a good time. I swear if I see those blocks again I might vomit or

just leave the room. I was told to stay away from anything having to do with

numbers, all true. It's funny, because when making the decision to go to

college, initially I wanted to be a math/computer major. However, I just

couldn't

do it. I ended up being a Psychology Major with a minor in English.

I'm going to look for jobs back in Social Services where I've been before

and see what happens. The Personality portion of the test was interesting.

She said that I am obviously aware of this test and know how to " control " it.

LOL. Oops. Wish I could have beat up those blocks. I don't harbor any

resentment towards those blocks.

Heidi

In a message dated 10/23/2008 6:07:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

patricia.overell@... writes:

I had the neuro-psych testing last spring as part of a workup to try

and figure out where some of my problems - tremors and speech aphasia,

as well as short term memory issues. They did rule out MS, and

full-blown Parkinson's, although there is still the chance that it's

very early Parkinsons. Everything else came out looking pretty

normal, no lesions or tumors or anything like that. Which leaves us

with my meds as a probably cause . . .

Back to the tests, I'm rambling. I found the tests very annoying.

The woman, a psych Dr., was, well, " chipper " . To the point that a

couple of times I felt like saying STOP, just STOP the chatter. Like

when her table leg broke . . . and she prattled away while she

figured out how to screw it back together. Guess they're not supposed

to give you a chance to think.

The results? She did explain how the tests were designed to test the

functioning of the different areas of the brain, and that I did just

fine. I'm " normal " for my age, whatever that may mean. Right, just

how do they figure that one out? Since she didn't see me 5 years ago,

how can she tell how much I've lost?

The one problem area she saw was that I have a tendency towards OCD

(obsessive compulsive behavior). My hubby laughed at that one - the

only thing I've ever been compulsive about is chocolate! My neuro

laughed, too, and said that's very typical coping behavior for someone

a problem or disability - they concentrate very hard to overcome their

problem.

Luckily, I'm not trying to find a job right now, I have a great one

and a great boss (hubby and I run our own business). I'd be fine with

any written testing, but anything verbal and I'd look like a real

idiot. At least now you know which type jobs to avoid. Good luck to

you, I hope you find a job that's right for you very soon.

South Pasadena, CA / Lilydale, MN

You can see my galleries at _http://www.pbase.http://www.pbas_

(http://www.pbase.com/arenared986)

M. Schulz - " All you need is love. But a little chocolate now

and then doesn't hurt. "

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 7:04 PM, <_sposy@..._ (mailto:sposy@...) >

wrote:

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. Believe it or n

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now

add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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[Guest guest]

Welll that's great Heidi,

Any relief is always helpful.... guess something rang true for you, ....helped

you make sense of these 'puzzles'.... More power to your elbow as the (very) old

saying goes...

Or Go Girl!!

Chris

UK

(Don't know if I get the right 'lingo' Trying to learn!!

From: <_Rheumatoid. ArthritiRheumato idRheumatoi_

(mailto:Rheumatoid.Arthriti s.Support@ gmail.com) >

Subject: Re: [ ] Results of my Neuro-Psych tests

_ @ groRA- SUPP_ (mailto: @gro ups.com)

Date: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008, 1:15 PM

Heidi, I'm sorry about your frustration regarding the testing.

There is hope for someone of above-average intelligence and fabulous

social skills!

Not an MD

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:04 PM, <_sposy@..._ (mailto:sposy@...) >

wrote:

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence. ...even that made me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now

add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers,

and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.

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[Guest guest]

I had the neuro-psych testing last spring as part of a workup to try

and figure out where some of my problems - tremors and speech aphasia,

as well as short term memory issues. They did rule out MS, and

full-blown Parkinson's, although there is still the chance that it's

very early Parkinsons. Everything else came out looking pretty

normal, no lesions or tumors or anything like that. Which leaves us

with my meds as a probably cause . . .

Back to the tests, I'm rambling. I found the tests very annoying.

The woman, a psych Dr., was, well, " chipper " . To the point that a

couple of times I felt like saying STOP, just STOP the chatter. Like

when her table leg broke . . . and she prattled away while she

figured out how to screw it back together. Guess they're not supposed

to give you a chance to think.

The results? She did explain how the tests were designed to test the

functioning of the different areas of the brain, and that I did just

fine. I'm " normal " for my age, whatever that may mean. Right, just

how do they figure that one out? Since she didn't see me 5 years ago,

how can she tell how much I've lost?

The one problem area she saw was that I have a tendency towards OCD

(obsessive compulsive behavior). My hubby laughed at that one - the

only thing I've ever been compulsive about is chocolate! My neuro

laughed, too, and said that's very typical coping behavior for someone

a problem or disability - they concentrate very hard to overcome their

problem.

Luckily, I'm not trying to find a job right now, I have a great one

and a great boss (hubby and I run our own business). I'd be fine with

any written testing, but anything verbal and I'd look like a real

idiot. At least now you know which type jobs to avoid. Good luck to

you, I hope you find a job that's right for you very soon.

South Pasadena, CA / Lilydale, MN

You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986

M. Schulz - " All you need is love. But a little chocolate now

and then doesn't hurt. "

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 7:04 PM, <sposy@...> wrote:

> Hi Group,

>

> I have been nervous about this day for weeks now. Some of you know that

> I've been trying to find a job and have been having lots of problems,

> especially

> if there is any testing. I fail the tests. Today I found out why.

> Believe it or not, I am above average intelligence....even that made me

> chuckle. However, with all I have going on, age (gag me) RA, chronic pain,

> depression, anxiety, fatigue, and the rest of my laundry list, i can now add

> ADHD, and NLD to my list. Apparently that has been there since early child

> hood , gone undetected due to my wonderful social skills. I fell thru the

> cracks. The test was also not 100% complete because fatigue had set in. I

> did

> not say anything about it, the girl doing the test made the determination

> because I was looking really tired. Now I may have to go back to complete

> the

> testing. GRRRRRRR. I wish I had been asked if I could continue. Granted I

> probably would have said no as I was very frustrated during the test

> thinking how cruel it was!!!! Anyway, I need to stay away from numbers, and

> spacial things, so no putting things together for me. It goes a little

> deeper than

> this, and there are a few more issues, but I'm not going to bore you with

> the details. My brain just is not as sharp as it used to be. That really

> really bothers me. I don't know how I can work if I can't even pass a test.

> Oh well...tomorrow is another day.

>

> Sweet Dreams

>

> Heidi in Mass.