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@cgeenhughes4, is your husband still seeing a neurologist?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311945/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 24, 2025

I agree with seizure. See a neurologist if possible.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383142/

Discussion: My husband, 88 yrs, dementia like symptoms.

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 31, 2025

@277ab I'm confused as well. I thought my husband had 18 lequembe infusions, now I'm finding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1578868/

Discussion: Any experience with taking Kinsula?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 20 7:42am

Great question AND response. My dr also suggested I see a neurologist. While it is needed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102909/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Thank you. I'll add this to my questions for the neurologist.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234663/

Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 11, 2025

Oh wow 😮 same with my husband. We are now arranging for help to come in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141973/

Discussion: Patients "act out" when it's just you there?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

@ceriselu Can you keep a diary and make an appointment for just you and his doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440357/

Discussion: Husband with dementia in denial

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 16, 2025

I would suggest you get linked with a neurologist ASAP, if possible one that specializes in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209246/

Discussion: Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

I can’t imagine going through the journey of AD or Dementia without a neurologist who specializes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127653/

Discussion: which MD speciality would be best for a dementia patient?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Thanks. He has had a Brain MRI. Ultrasound for the Carotid arteries. Sleep study. We started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264179/

Discussion: My husband had an appointment at Cleveland Clinic yesterday

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Thanks. Our doctor has said the word "dementia" and referred my husband to a neurologist. Hubs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233895/

Discussion: I don't know why I did that

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

Could be a seizure. Need to consult with a neurologist to see what occurred.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968817/

Discussion: Spouse with Alzheimer's passing out

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

@kjc48 You might ask your neurologist, our local neurologist suggested taking Pepcid a few days prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425647/

Discussion: Leqembi: Anyone else taking this infusion to slow dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

He doesn’t take any medicine. He took statins a few years ago but said they made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195925/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Yes, exactly. I am working on getting a reliable neurologist now.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305126/

Discussion: Husband (43) showing signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Anyone?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 16, 2020

Thank you. I just got this from his neurologist today This from Dads neurologist Today The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557996/

Discussion: Leaving memory care

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 23 6:43pm

Thanks so much for so much info! Will begin with the neurologist tomorrow.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/266921/

Discussion: Alzheimer's: How do I begin to find a place for my husband?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 23, 2019

@jeanadair123 We were told by our Neurologist, and I have also read in multiple articles that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1583643/

Discussion: Alzheimers care and treatments: Consult with Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 3 days ago

@vi30295 Ugh, thank you for your post. You are definitely not alone, my mom has Lewy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1585807/

Discussion: Extreme Insomnia Due to Inability to Lie Still at Night

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: 10 hours ago

Can you replace the primary care doc? You will need one to refer him into care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215164/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 17, 2025

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