Do I have PBA?
Wondering if you or someone you care for might have Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)—sudden, frequent, uncontrollable crying and/or laughing that doesn't match how you feel?
Take a short quiz and share it with your doctor
There are times when I feel fine one minute, and then
I'll become tearful the next over something small or for
no reason at all.
There are times when the person seems to feel fine one
minute, and then becomes tearful the next over something
small or for no reason at all.
Others have told me that I seem to become amused very easily or that I seem to become amused about things that really aren't funny.
Others have told the person that they seem to become amused very easily or about things that really aren’t funny.
I find myself crying very easily.
The person finds himself/herself crying very easily.
I find that even when I try to control my laughter, I am often unable to do so.
The person finds that, even when they try to control their laughter, they are often unable to do so.
There are times when I won’t be thinking of anything happy or funny at all, but will suddenly be overcome by funny or happy thoughts.
There are times when the person I care for won’t be thinking of anything happy or funny at all, but will suddenly be overcome by funny or happy thoughts.
I find that even when I try to control my crying, I am often unable to do so.
The person finds that, even when they try to control their crying, they are often unable to do so.
I find that I am easily overcome by laughter.
The person finds that they are easily overcome by laughter.
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35
You scored
out of 35
In studies, scores of 13 or higher were more likely to suggest PBA.
This score does not diagnose PBA, and lower or higher scores can occur in people with and without PBA. Your doctor will still need to determine if you have PBA.
Thank you. So you have your quiz responses handy,
we will send you a reminder of your results before your
doctor's appointment.
In the meantime, consider joining our PBA Support Group - a
community for caregivers and patients to share resources,
experiences, and tips on handling Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA).
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The Center for Neurologic Study-Lability Scale (CNS-LS) was developed by healthcare professionals to identify and measure PBA symptoms. It does not diagnose PBA and is not intended to substitute for professional medical assessment and/or advice. Please consult with your doctor.
Do I have PBA?
This 7-question quiz could help you start a conversation with your doctor about PBA.
Take the PBA Quiz