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Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD)
Hi Janet my symptoms seem…
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Paul Stephenson
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26 January 2025 at 2:54 pm
Hi Janet my symptoms seem the same but the memory clinic hasn't said a name for it so I feel a bit lost and unsure At least they said not dementia but would rather have a proper diagnosis name so I can learn more about it. Hope your OK.
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