T:AZ at <age> yrs of age?	Q:Hi all. I'm a somewhat regular over on the prostate cancer forum,  but am checking in here for some words after the awful conversation I've just had with my best buddy and college roommate. his <age> yr old wife has had vision problems for about <time_period>. The <professional_practitioner> they last saw said she was positive that the cognitive deterioration she has experienced is AZ. She has very low energy,  all her adrenaline is depleted within an <time_period> of awakening. She can't process any visual stimuli and will get lost out of the house if her guide is more than <distance> away. Her memory is still ok,  but degrading. Has anybody anywhere seen symptoms like this for a patient so young? The optimist in me says that she is suffering from something yet to be properly diagnosed. They live in <location> and do not have easy access to top-notch <professional_practitioner>'s or <institution>. Thoughts? Comments? Anything?Thanks. <name>	A:Has she had her vitamins and minerals checked in blood work? It's possible she might be deficient. I have heard of AZ striking someone in their <age>'s so the <age>'s isn't too far of a reach albeit rare. If she hasn't had her blood checked lately,  they should start there. If everything comes out okay,  she can go in for cognitive testing to determine if she does have AZ.  


A:has she ben checked for lyme by a <professional_practitioner> or <professional_practitioner>.  


A:Unfortunately it is possible. My mom was <age> when we first noticed signs of dementia. It took nearly <time_period> for her to be officially diagnosed. She's now <age> and getting worse. Definitely tell your friend to get a second opinion though. There could be tons of different reasons as to why she's acting the way she is. I hope for his sake and hers that it's not dementia/alz.  
