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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 5:55am

So for the sundowning, trazodone and melatonin worked? For the sundowning, the neurologist prescribed the quetiapine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379532/

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

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Aug 26 7:29am

My first neurologist said nothing wrong with my brain. Then the second neurologist opened my MRIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156918/

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

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

Yes - he saw a neurologist earlier this summer. There were no tests, just a meeting/conversation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111197/

Discussion: Sweating at night

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Aug 25, 2016

From my experience, it should be a neurologist. My husband's neurologist said he is being very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156906/

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

Support Group: Caregivers: Dementia

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

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

Have you gone to a neurologist?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977889/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

@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 12:47pm

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 4:08pm

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 11:34am

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 5:51pm

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

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 7:48am

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 3:21pm

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 12:50pm

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 3:12pm

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

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

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