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Anyone know if 14-3-3 protein is related to Lewy body dementia?
Hello! The results of my husband’s spinal tap were positive for the presence of 14-3-3 protein. All the info I’ve come across states that this...
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Moderate Alzheimer's, Frequent Resting and Napping
My husband was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the summer of 2019. I noticed his inability to use the right words two years prior and...
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I would suggest you get linked with a neurologist ASAP, if possible one that specializes in...
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Thanks. He has had a Brain MRI. Ultrasound for the Carotid arteries. Sleep study. We started...
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Thanks. Our doctor has said the word "dementia" and referred my husband to a neurologist. Hubs...
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I can’t imagine going through the journey of AD or Dementia without a neurologist who specializes...
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Anyone felt frustrated with doctors and trying to find a diagnosis?
One Neurologist says there’s not a thing wrong with him and a GP says he has severe dementia. Neuropsychologist says something else.. fast forward a...
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LBD - Is it denial or anosognosia?
In our months of counseling and therapy, we've learned about the difference between denial and anosognosia. Lewy Body Dementia can be very unpredictable. One day,...
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Alzheimers and medications for hyperactivity/anxiety/agitation
My husband suffers from dementia. Recently, I have asked his neurologist and GP for a very mild sedative to help deal with his increasing afternoon...
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Recent LBD with Parkinsonism diagnosis
I was diagnosed with LBD with Parkinsonisms last October. I live in rural Southern Illinois snd I am having a hard time finding a neurologist...
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Early Onset Alzheimer's: Driving and staying home alone
Hi,My husband was recently diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. He is still able to drive and be home alone, thankfully. I'm just wondering, how do...
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Supporting a Caregiver Long-Distance
My "best" cousin has been diagnosed with moderate cognitive impairment, according to the neurologist, with her high intelligence she has been able to cope and...
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Terrified of what's coming
Hello, I'm 67 yrs old my husband is 82, yesterday the neurologist gave us his diagnosis after a series of test my husband took last...
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wife thinks I am her father-in-law and asks where her husband is
a new step in my wife's progression and I don't know how to handle it. My wife thinks I am her father-in-law and asks where...