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Can nerve damage in your neck cause memory loss?

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Nerves in the neck..: ...supply function to the arms. Injuring the nerve roots in the neck should not affect the function of your memory.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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