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@rlu0817 thank you! I’ll check that out. And no - my current neurologist didn’t know anybody...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497229/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Feb 3 12:03pm

@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

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

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

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, 2025

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

If he is exhibiting any physical changes maybe you can get him to see a neurologist,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370508/

Discussion: Okay, I need your responses and help with this one

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

I wrote his doctor a note asking for him to get with a neurologist and ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1569673/

Discussion: Mild global volume loss, now it is mild intracranial atrophy

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 8 9:34am

Please let us know how the discussion with your neurologist goes - we are seeing ours...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372417/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

He does see his primary Dr and a neurologist but he always points to me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353515/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

@badlandsgirl Did your local neurologist suggest anything else? I definitely will ask about the Pepcid. and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425751/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 29, 2025

@klsquires I started noticing my husband's decline about 5 years before the doctor did. When the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526743/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 14 11:46am

Thank you so much for the very supportive and thought provoking messages! I am past the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1573422/

Discussion: This disease finally made me cry

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 13 4:09am

@kjc48 No, my husband doesn't take Cerefolin; I wasn't aware of it, but will ask our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510398/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Feb 20 11:03am

@islanders1952 Sounds like he has sundown syndrome, most often related to some type of dementia and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478133/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 9 11:17am

@paul55 Mayo must have changed their policy because in the past they required a referral before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534323/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Mar 24 11:14am

@jeanadair123 Well I guess we all have learned that we should: 1. Discuss the side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1574195/

Discussion: This disease finally made me cry

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: May 14 2:08am

His PCP may be willing to write a script for the sundowning. That might at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473288/

Discussion: Is anyone using a teledoc neurologist?

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Jan 3 2:18am

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