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Based on what you've described, I think getting a second opinion would be a good idea....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355773/

Discussion: My wife's Neurologist recommended a Psychiatrist-Experiences?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 21 hours ago

We go to the Neurology Department at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Our main neurologist is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805413/

Discussion: Husband With Slow Cognitive Decline: So sad & confused

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

We saw a neurologist, but not the neuropsychologist. Have they done an MRI? Ruled out anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263739/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 21 8:26pm

Amnesia may be a sign of serious illness, so it's important to have a doctor evaluate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978015/

Discussion: I’m slowly not able to remember where and what I’m doing daily.

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

Thanks for your message. He had MRI when first diagnosed about 2 years ago which showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872243/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Yes, several years ago a Neurologist took an MRI and saw 2 areas in his brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708304/

Discussion: If Alzheimer's Could Speak

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 14, 2022

I don't know what stage my husband has reached, but his decline is more and more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235720/

Discussion: Is it always a good idea to not contradict a person with dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 13 7:49am

In my state doctors are legally required to report a medical condition to the motor vehicle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874387/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

She is still making a humming noise. I talked to her neurologist he decided to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974032/

Discussion: Symptoms in MIL diagnosed with Parkinsonism

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Yes, the new doctor is kind and seems thorough. Now we have to wait for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941532/

Discussion: Being prepared for the Neuropsychologist appointment: Tips

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

My wife went through a 3 hour test back in 2020 and this was not her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921210/

Discussion: What is the benefit of a Neuropsychological testing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

@dez2 Gosh, you’re in a pickle. The doctor won’t prescribe medications because he feels that they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848774/

Discussion: MD hesitant to prescribe meds for dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

Lee, You are a Saint for taking this on for your children. Yes, you do need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808487/

Discussion: Should we find a new provider??

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

My husband’s neurologist and I agree that supplements that are not FDA approved are not at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048366/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with Prevagen helping with confusion?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Thank you for this comment. I am so glad to know that what we are experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030430/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed MCI: He is in denial and personality is changing

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Things are tense for me. I haven't shared the results of the test with my husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279110/

Discussion: How do you handle the loneliness?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 11 7:21am

Hi @harleyshaw, it sounds like you have your hands full trying to keep your wife safe....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031320/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I was diagnosed with PPAOS this month by a neurologist at UNC. I noticed a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154230/

Discussion: Have you got Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech? Let's connect

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

immaggiemae, My husband is in what his neurologist called the moderate stage of Alzheimer's. He often...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846451/

Discussion: My husband only Whispers: What can be done?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Have you looked at husband’s medical records to see what’s in the notes and summary? And,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149412/

Discussion: Dementia terminology

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

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