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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRe Andrea Mitchell's health
I think we spoke about this a while back.
Her halting speech pattern seems so bad that it may be indicative of some ill. She seems unable to form sentences easily. She seems as if her mouth and her brain are only intermittently connected to one another.
Does anyone know if she has health issues?
montanacowboy
(6,089 posts)don't know if maybe medication, etc would be the cause of this
LiberalLoner
(9,762 posts)if she is over 60 years old (not sure of her age) the rates of Alzheimer's disease are very troubling for all those over 65. It really shocked me when I learned the statistics about that. My godmother and my FIL have both been diagnosed with dementia recently and so I've been learning what i could about it and it looks like a real epidemic among those who are older, unfortunately. And from what I've seen and learned so far, that kind of thing could be a very early sign of impending dementia.
Again, no disrespect intended towards her, just thinking out loud.
Sekhmets Daughter
(7,515 posts)She was diagnosed with breast cancer in Sept., 2011. She belongs in the print media, where she got her start. I also think she has trouble reading the teleprompter. She's an excellent reporter, but not suited to television.
hlthe2b
(102,283 posts)I don't think that is uncommon at any age, but certainly more so when sleep-deprived, stressed, and older.
I have seen quite a few of the male "talent" ramble similarly when tired--Tweety being among them.
Graybeard
(6,996 posts)She seems to have difficulty in asking questions. Can't keep her thoughts concise and to the point. Her guests look uncomfortable as she drones on.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)from all the meds she had to take. My SIL has the same problems after her recovery. Still has her acid tongue,which I love,but her reading skills took a hit from the Chemo.
DCKit
(18,541 posts)lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)s-cubed
(1,385 posts)ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)at herself in her show just today.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)into the camera. Then Mika said "Andrea?" She was zoned out.
My guess is that she has chem brain. She'll be better after her therapy finishes up...