I agree that you should ask your doctor about other possible neurological issues and about medicine side effects. When I took certain antidepressants for the fibro pain, my memory was awful. I was in college and would take a test and forget half of what I'd learned. Getting off those medicines made all the difference.
Lately my long-term memory is fine and my short-term memory is good for things like remembering numbers, but I'm very absent-minded with objects. I once searched everywhere for my cell phone and found it--in the refrigerator. I pick things up and 2 minutes later have no clue where I put them.
I've found the nutritional supplement acetyl L-carnitine helpful with memory and mental sharpness in general, but I haven't been taking it very long--a few weeks to start, then stopped to try a more promising supplement, then started again today. Coconut oil also helps me a bit, and although it didn't work for me, some people improve their memory with ginkgo biloba. I take fish oil and don't think it helps with my memory but I've read that it has that effect for many people.
I am 51 been singing twinkle, twinkle my whole life I was enjoying the sunshine with my 3 dogs today and one of them likes my singing for some odd reason but I could not get pass up above the world so bright and I drew a blank still can’t remember. No big deal it will hit sooner or later what the rest of the words are. Hope you feel better the brain fog is almost up there with the pain. Big Soft Bear Hugs
Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky...
Hope that helps!
I am a singer and I forget lyrics all the time now..
Donna said:
I am 51 been singing twinkle, twinkle my whole life I was enjoying the sunshine with my 3 dogs today and one of them likes my singing for some odd reason but I could not get pass up above the world so bright and I drew a blank still can't remember. No big deal it will hit sooner or later what the rest of the words are. Hope you feel better the brain fog is almost up there with the pain. Big Soft Bear Hugs
I was just telling my mom that one of the worse parts of this illness is the brain strain...I have things I have to do to stay on track:
When I start a project (like cleaning the kitchen) I set a 30 minute timer. That reminds me to stay focused.
I make lists all the time, but I only worry about the priorities, and if I don't get everything done, I try not to get down about it, and add it to the next day.
I turn off music and extra lights when I have to. Sometimes it feels like they are 'attacking' me.
I also allow myself to cry if I need to..it is all about releasing stress.
Thank you, Thank you. I feel better. This is almost the worst. Hugs