Limbic system not functioning correctly. No feelings. Diagnosed with Fronto Temporal Dementia. Dad had Alzheimer. Related?
Patient: I am wondering why my limbic system does not function correctly.  I seem to have no feelings and don't know what happened to them.  I do not feel anything at weddings, funerals, sad movies, fear,hurt feelings, sorrow for others, etc.  I feel empty and dead inside because I do not exhibit emotions.  I have recently been diagnosed with early fronto temporal dementia and wonder if this could have anything to do with it.  I am 69 years old and my father had Alzheimers before he died.  Is this familial or hereditary? Doctor: ya dementia may present in this manner.some pts having vascular dementia benefit with blood thinners and exerciseMRI angio of brain may be done to look for vascular insufficiency and treated