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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

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 7:05pm

The neurologist we had in North Carolina said she would notify the DMV when I told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894731/

Discussion: No more Driving

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Is he seeing a geriatric specialist or cognitive neurologist? If not, you might want to consider...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215194/

Discussion: What were the first dementia signs you noticed?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 17 8:22pm

PCP is good overall, especially if geriatric specialist, then neurologist/psychiatrist might be helpful.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127968/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

My wife has early stage Alzheimer's. Her neurologist prescribed 5mg donepezil and it noticeably helped her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848937/

Discussion: MD hesitant to prescribe meds for dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

I know nothing about brain volume. Spoke to neurologist after SPECT SCAN. She said it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304465/

Discussion: All brain scans good: Could my husband still have dementia?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 2, 2020

For hallucinations and psychosis, w finally obtained medication from his motion specialist. His regular neurologist was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623977/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 6, 2021

My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last November by a neuropsychologist. Her neurologist subsequently started her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906819/

Discussion: What should be expected of a neurologist treating Alzheimer’s?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

pati2u, hi, it sounds like a frontal lobe seizure. I wonder if he feel it coming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382866/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 30 3:06pm

You need to see your primary care MD, and / or a neurologist to check you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973693/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

I am new to this site. My husband is in the preliminary evaluation stage but the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722855/

Discussion: Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Hi, Where did you go to get the diagnosis of ADD? My spouse desperately needs some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335570/

Discussion: Caregiver for spouse with MCI (Mild cognitive impairment)

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jun 26 10:46am

In May of 2024, My husband was diagnosed with MCI and early onset Alzheimer’s by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397543/

Discussion: Infusion Therapy. Step 1

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: 4 days ago

For my MIL who has Alzheimer's we rely mainly on a geriatrician as her PCP. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133000/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 29, 2024

I struggled with a similar situation last year minus the fibromyalgia. My husband is 63 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019643/

Discussion: Who Can I Talk To About My Wife's Cognitive Health?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Go see a neurologist with a specialty in dementia. There are tests now that can confirm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854294/

Discussion: Caregivers: Lewy Body and Emotional Effects

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: May 4, 2023

I want to give an update about lithium orotate after my husband an I visited with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379069/

Discussion: Experience trying over the counter lithium oronate 5mg daily?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 25 1:54pm

In my area it literally takes several months to make an appointment with a neurologist who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128359/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

@adv. how are you and your husband doing? Have you been able to see another neurologist?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312476/

Discussion: Dementia: Dealing with husband's hallucinations and fatigue

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 17, 2020

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