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Can stiff muschles in the shoulders and back, cause short time memory loss?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: But the condition causing stiff muscles may cause the memory loss as well, from infections to autoimmune conditions.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/8/2019

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A member asked:

Can stiff muschles in the shoulders and back, cause short time memory loss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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