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Default Aug 07, 2014 at 08:20 AM
 
I've been looking into what is meant by conversion symptoms... They appear to be talking about conversion disorder... I've had slurred speech at times, dizziness and loss of balance, amnesia, and a lump in the throat.

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Conversion disorder symptoms may appear suddenly after a stressful event or trauma, whether physical or psychological. Signs and symptoms that affect movement function may include:
  • Weakness or paralysis
  • Abnormal movement, such as tremors or difficulty walking
  • Loss of balance
  • Difficulty swallowing or "a lump in the throat"
  • Seizures or convulsions
  • Episode of unresponsiveness
Signs and symptoms that affect the senses may include:
  • Numbness or loss of the touch sensation
  • Speech problems, such as inability to speak or slurred speech
  • Vision problems, such as double vision or blindness
  • Hearing problems or deafness

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