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I have been having some memory problems lately so doctors i will do a blood test to check for certain reversible conditions. do you recommend me to check for heavy metals toxicity and lyme's disease as part of the test of reversible forgetfulness?

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Not necessary: Unless you are at risk for these problem, they are both rare, and unusual at your age to produce memory loss.

Answered 12/17/2019

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A member asked:

I have been having some memory problems lately so doctors i will do a blood test to check for certain reversible conditions. do you recommend me to check for heavy metals toxicity and lyme's disease as part of the test of reversible forgetfulness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

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