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Confused/forgetful for past week. cant remember things seconds after i do them. know what tasks to do but cant remember how to do them, simple things like clicking a mouse. stroke? tia? i dont know if i should go to er or see pcp. its getting worse.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

You need to be seen: by a neurologist. Either the ER or your PCP an make the referral. Go ASAP.

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Answered 10/30/2017

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A member asked:

Confused/forgetful for past week. cant remember things seconds after i do them. know what tasks to do but cant remember how to do them, simple things like clicking a mouse. stroke? tia? i dont know if i should go to er or see pcp. its getting worse.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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