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I think my grandfather is showing first signs of memory loss. What can I do?

Within the last couple of years I noticed my grandfather is forgetting things and repeating things he's already told or asked me. His wife sees it also but isn't doing anything...
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What is neuropsychology?

I had a head injury recently and I was referred to a neuropsychologist. What exactly do they do? How would they help me?
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My husband is starting to have delusions, what can I do?

My husband recently (74 years old) is starting to think that the police are looking for him. There's no actual reason behind this but I fear that perhaps it's due to Alzheimer's...
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Can kids suffer from vertigo?

My son is 7 years old and has been complaining of sudden giddiness. The doctors are doing their tests to confirm if it could be due to vertigo. Can kids get vertigo or is it...
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Can anesthesia lead to neurological issues?

My father was administered general anesthesia for a medical procedure he underwent. After the procedure got over, he has been talking vague and complaining of hand tremors. Is...
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My mother has developed a problem of shaking hands. What could be the reason behind it?

My mother is 67 years old and has suddenly developed shaking hands. Her sensation in the hands and fingers is perfectly fine, however, she is having this involuntary shaking....
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Possible Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) (dx'd with UCTD, atm)

I have fluid on my brain of unknown origin, but they're referring to it as hydrocephalus which my new Neurologist at my last 2 visits told me at the first one that she couldn't...
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Is anesthesia safe for older people with dementia?

My grandpa (he is only 67) is undergoing a minor dental procedure and he's supposed to be going under. However I am nervous that he's showing early signs of dementia or Alzheimer's,...
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not eating. please help, I have questions. thanks

Does Parkensions affect my husband not being able to eat anything for over 2 months? I read everything you put up and we have a good Dr. but he is now in hospital trying to find...
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Parkinsons does not show up

I have tremors, no balance, cannot walk properly, my writing goes from normal to very tiny and can't always control the pen. I am due an mri but I believe parkinsons does not...
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Nervous about short-term memory. What can I do?

Over the last several months or so I noticed I have trouble recalling unimportant short-term memories such as meetings. Is there anything I can do to boost my memory?
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Recovery from craniotomy?

I had a craniotomy done two weeks ago, after a serious car crash gave me a head injury. I was advised by my doctor to perform walking exercises since I got back from the hospital,...
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Vasovagal syncope getting worse

i have always been a fainter since I have been young- typically induced by pain such as my period cramps or abdominal pain. Over the last couple of years though, I have had many...
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Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg

I often get a sharp, shooting pain down my right leg. Mostly it happens when I've been standing or walking for a while. Is this what some people call sciatica?
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Weak from a stroke

I have right side weakness after having a stroke. I can walk okay now but I still struggle with holding small objects in my right hand. Can I ever regain my strength in my hand?...
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