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7months trouble thinking, talking, walking, memory loss. eeg+ctscan normal.no head injury that i know of.put on effexor (venlafaxine) to try and help.what could it be?

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On right track: At age 28 memory loss is uncommon due to specific anatomical brain issues like alzheimer's and are more likely due to mood or anxiety disorders. Your treatment is in right track keep on with it.

Dr Berkowitz agreed

Answered 3/2/2014

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