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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The wait to see the neurologist is brutal. We are in our 2nd year and still...
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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...
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@midnightwalker my husband just had his 13th infusion. He will have a pet scan next month....
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My first neurologist said nothing wrong with my brain. Then the second neurologist opened my MRIs...
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Yes - he saw a neurologist earlier this summer. There were no tests, just a meeting/conversation...
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From my experience, it should be a neurologist. My husband's neurologist said he is being very...
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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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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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Vascular surgeon appt: What questions should I ask?
My husband has an appointment with a Vascular Surgeon. We still are waiting for a Neurologist referral. For anyone out there who has a family...
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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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