… the first signs (in my experience) are that stray words and names pop into his head utterly unbidden at the oddest times—like when he's tying his shoes, or lining up a downhill putt.
Just for instance:
Kukla, Fran and Ollie
mellifluous
Medellín Cartel
John Buccigross (pronounced butch-a-gras)
Rebecca Wolfersburger
caliphate
And many more. (I've been trying to make a list for a year, but I have a hard time remembering them when I'm back at the work desk, so out-of-left-field are they.)
Two questions: Does this happen to you? Should I see a brain surgeon, or a shrink?
Hi Dave,
Here are my answers to your questions:
1. No.
2. Yes.
I’m 52 and I haven’t had this happen to me yet. I do find myself struggling to remember words that I do/should know – but only when speaking, never when writing. Thank goodness for small miracles.
Gerry, maybe the words you’re missing are the ones popping into my head.
I wouldn’t rule it out.
Hope you’re enjoying your holiday. When I saw your aerial picture of Lake Michigan, I thought you were going ice fishing.