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It was the neuropsychologist who made the MCI diagnosis. My husband had been seeing a neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128110/

Discussion: Caregivers: Early Onset Alzheimer's, diagnosis age 19 to 65

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Thank you-very helpful! Between Neurologist and speech therapist, hopefully will get more definitive answer!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139147/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

@shirleymac, thank you for sharing. I look forward to your post after you speak to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/640577/

Discussion: Moderate Alzheimer's, Frequent Resting and Napping

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 29, 2021

A follow up to my earlier post: We saw the neurologist (P.A. actually) and my husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259150/

Discussion: Probably not ever going to be officially diagnosed

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 16 7:33am

@tavi The one-sided nature of the night sweats is interesting. I suppose your husband has seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111196/

Discussion: Sweating at night

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 25, 2016

O gosh yes the nurse is really not needed no her doctor is not a neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106012/

Discussion: Dementia: How to encourage her to go to the restroom? UTI concern

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

There are some excellent responses. Just one warning-my friend’s husband was tested by a neurologist and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023073/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

As previously mentioned, our neurologist did an initial assessment of my wife, prescribed Namenda, and ordered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907020/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Thanks, I’ll try it. Spoke to neurologist today and she suggested upping seroquel to150mgs and palliative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597486/

Discussion: Lewy body dementia: What helps encourage sleep?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

The neurologist never said if it was Alzheimer or something else. He is 94 so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215220/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 17 9:52pm

Mea culpa for my misspelling of lithium oronate...and me with a degree in chemistry! Many of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390584/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 9 9:55pm

i agree with all the other comments you have received but i am very surprised that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395760/

Discussion: Always needs to know where I am-anyone else experiencing this?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Sep 18 7:21am

Hi. I am Allyn. Just diagnosed as having Primary Progressive Apraxia. After 3 years of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149887/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

My physically healthy wife retired in 2012 because of problems with her memory in a high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323590/

Discussion: MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

Else, have any tests been done to see if a tumor may be present? Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629684/

Discussion: Lewy Body Dementia at age 51: Anyone else with early onset LBD?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 24, 2021

My wife had a 3 hour neuropsych exam in November 2022 which concluded that she probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921355/

Discussion: What is the benefit of a Neuropsychological testing?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

First, has his neurologist ordered a Cpap for your husband? If not, have your neurologist set...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703071/

Discussion: Spouse's Recent Diagnosis of Fronto-Temporal Dementia

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

Finding the right neurologist--one who specializes in neurodegenerative disorders--was key. Mayo Clinic resources have been useful,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339523/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jul 2 7:43am

We had an appointment with another neurologist but postponed it when the corona virus # went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312473/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 5, 2020

My wife went through two 2 hour sessions (zoom) back in 2020 because it was recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106581/

Discussion: What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

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