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Suddenly having difficulty writing and typing and gripping a pen?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Emergency: Get to an emergency room! could be a stroke. Please don't wait until monday.

Dr Khanna and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/10/2017

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