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What Causes Muscle Weakness Along With Loss Of Short Term Memory?

I am a 67 year old women with a many types of medical conditions. However, starting about 4 months ago had increased muscle weakness and now loss of short term memory, beyond the typical. Have you seen these symptoms together before? I realize I m being very broad. Please think about what it might be not for 95% of patients because normally I m in that other 5%. I have a history of neuromuscular sarcoid, chronic depression, and other. My primary a D.O. is trying and he is excellent, rheumatologist, neurologist, only believe my issue is not their area. thank you.
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
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Hi,

I have evaluated your query in details. As per my clinical experience, the weakness of muscles with short term memory loss suggest possible deficiency of micro nutrients necessary for neuronal functions as zinc, cobalamin, folate or else.

However, detailed neurologic examination with MRI brain are mandatory for final comments.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Muscle Weakness Along With Loss Of Short Term Memory?

Hi, I have evaluated your query in details. As per my clinical experience, the weakness of muscles with short term memory loss suggest possible deficiency of micro nutrients necessary for neuronal functions as zinc, cobalamin, folate or else. However, detailed neurologic examination with MRI brain are mandatory for final comments. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel, General & Family Physician