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I am late diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD. Etc at age 65, 6 years ago. Anxiety is a symptom of Autism & Chronic Anxiety was already on my medical records but I didn't know. It is a challenge to try & avoid a trigger that causes anxiety. It's inevitable that something will happen that I hadn't planned to happen. That's life. This year I have had a blood test for prostate cancer - no guarantee to be totally negative but ok for now. This week I had a stage one memory test. Another blood test revealed I have Anaemia & a second stage memory test will be necessary plus another blood test.

I will continue to enjoy being active despite 2 hernias in less than 10 years. Life is challenging but enjoyable in South Yorkshire.

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MAS_Nurse

Good morning and welcome to this supportive and caring community of members.

You wrote a very good introduction of yourself and some very positive comments.

We hope that the next blood tests have good news. Please stay connected to us as we would enjoy hearing how you are getting on.

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse.

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asdkenn in reply to MAS_Nurse

Thank you.

Hi Asdkenn and welcome!

Life is a challenge always and I love that you are up to the challenge!

My son is on the autism spectrum as well. Interesting that you were only diagnosed six years ago.....very high functioning.

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Thank you. Hope your son gets all the help he needs. He will have great potential.

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Thank you!

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Aprilbday

Hi Asdkenn,

I am fascinated that you received such a diagnosis at 65! Wow! Were you surprised? I am a former teacher and taught several wonderful kids who had Autism diagnosis. I hope the prostrate comes out ok. So many advances in medicine now. 🙂

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asdkenn in reply to Aprilbday

Thank you. Not really surprised but relieved to have a reason for being a problem child. It's amazing how many people I tell my story to, who are nurses, special needs workers, teachers etc or have a relative on the spectrum. They are all sympathetic. I was usually near top in Maths but near bottom in many other subjects. Being abused & bullied also added to my struggle & it was hard to concentrate.

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Aprilbday

You are a uniquely wonderful human being to have endured all of those challenges and turned out ok. South Yorkshire is blessed to have you as a fellow citizen. It is great you are staying active. When will you hear about the prostate?

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