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Is anyone using a teledoc neurologist?
We have a neurologist and he diagnosed my husband with early Alzheimer's in September. Our next appointment is in February and I need to change...
My wife's Neurologist recommended a Psychiatrist-Experiences?
My wife's Neurologist recommended a Psychiatrist. I am not sure it will be a help. My wife has trouble communicating. Can't finish thoughts. Has trouble...
What are questions we should ask the neurologist?
My husband has been losing cognitive function for a few years. He also has some physical disabilities with walking and fine motor use in his...
How do I prepare for a first appointment with a neurologist?
How do I prepare for a first appointment with a neurologist?
How often do you see a neurologist?
My wife, diagnosed with MCI 2 years ago, has seen the neurologist once, the very first visit. Since then it has only been the physicians...
Anyone having issues getting access to neurologist for evaluation?
We live in a small town - we were excited when we finally got a neurologist at the local hospital. I called for an appointment...
What should be expected of a neurologist treating Alzheimer’s?
My family and I are disillusioned with the neurologists that have seen my dad who has Alzheimer’s. They say they “treat Alzheimer’s”, yet they do...
Found out my wife's Neurologist doesn't want to see her again.
I called my wife's Neurologist (been seen by her for 4-5 years) to find out when her next appointment (it's been about 8-9 months) will...
Involuntary jerking and spasms (Myoclonus) are keeping him awake
Does anybody have any experience with Myoclonus? Background: My husband had a seizure in February. The neurologist prescribed Keppra, to prevent future seizures. It knocked...
Any experience with taking Kinsula?
My husband has been diagnosed (MRI, blood work etc.) with early alzheimers and his neurologist is recommending Kinsula. Does anyone have experience caring for someone...
Has anyone had their loved ones on antianxiety drugs?
My husband with MCI has anxiety. The neurologist prescribed him Xanax, but I am wondering if Zoloft would be better
What is palliative care?
Our last visit with the neurologist was depressing. She said my wife is way past the bell curve in her progression, most patients with her...
Looking for other experiences with Aricept.
My wife is ending her 2nd month on Aricept (1 month on 5mm and 1 month on 10mm) and wants to stop it because of...
which MD speciality would be best for a dementia patient?
My spouse was diagnosed with MCI first, then she progressed to dementia a few years ago, otherwise she is physically very healthy. Yes, she did...
Anyone tried or on EXELON for DEMENTIA?
Hi, I have dementia from Alzheimer's. I'm 64 lady. Aricept gave me terrible nightmares. Now my neurologist has prescribed EXELON PATCH. Anyone who has been...
I'm new here....but I'm also the probable patient,
Hello. As I said above, I am new to this site and unfortunately, I am the probable patient. I have a local diagnosis of early...
Denial is not just for Egyptians
Newbie here. I have so many questions my mind is swirling. My husband has MCI and refuses to get evaluated by a neurologist. He gets...
Keeping Spouse Comfortable While Traveling
At the end of March, based on the recommendation from the neurologist my surrendered his drivers license. My husband is the moderate stage of Alzheimer’s....
What is the point of seeing a neuropsychologist?
I have commented about this before, but have never asked that question. My 92 year old husband, dx'd in 2019 with mixed dementia, was referred...
Blaming and anger: How do you deal with it?
He spilled cereal and blamed me.He suggested I invite my son for Thanksgiving, even though he's been out of my life for ten years. The...
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