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How rare is alzheimer's at forty. i just turned forty but lately i feel that my head is very foggy. i'm worried about early onset alzheimer's.
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Alheimer's: There is such thing as early onset alzheimer's. This is not very common.
Answered 11/23/2013
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Being an Adult: There would be a hundred other things to consider before you even get to possible alzheimers on the list of causes for your symptoms. More commonly would be thyroid or sugar problems and depression or other mental health possibilities.
Answered 11/23/2013
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