Hi @teatime2 While I am sorry to read of your husband's diagnosis, I am pleased to see you found Mayo Connect and this group. I am Scott and I was my wife's primary caregiver as well as one of the caregivers for my MIL.

I don't know about the pain part, but I do know 'the stare' and checking out. That was common with both my wife and MIL. My wife also complained constantly of headaches, but not in her neck.

How long has it been since your husband was diagnosed?

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