Has she had a cognitive evaluation from a neuro-psychologist? I found that assessment reassuring and I think my mother did as well. The one who did the evaluation works with my mother’s regular neurologist and passes on his findings to her which is also helpful. The evaluation takes about 3-4 hours but I think it’s worth it.

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member: It is time you start a journal for your MIL, the next time she goes to her neurologist, go with her and gov over the journal.

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My mom does the same thing. Every little thing seems to cause anxiety. I just keep trying to calm her and I try to avoid situations that triggers anxiety.

My mom gets anxious about her disease worsening. Also that her medicines aren’t working as well. Sometimes doctor visits cause anxiety as well. Also, things that never would have caused worry (like swollen feet or an itchy spot on her back) becomes a serious issue she frets about for days and days.

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member...I also have anxiety, and have also taken a memory test, but my results were worse than yours. Had an MRI in September for the first time in 5 years and my psychiatrist said he would like to see the images to look for frontal lobe atrophy. He is getting my disc today, and I'm curious as to what he finds. I've seen the images and it sure looks like atrophy to me, but I'm no radiologist. Will post, if I can remember :-) his findings so it may help others on this board.....