My fibro fog is becoming alarmingly worse. Just today, I momentarily spaced out while in mid-sentence, walked up into someone else's driveway, kept forgetting what I was searching for, while online and totally skipped lunch somehow. I'm on a wait list to see my Rheumatologist. She is the only Fibro specialist in this area, there are at least 200 patients here. I don't know what to do, it is starting to scare me. My job and even my school performance has suffered as well. Ugh!!!! I now have the brain of a 70 year old, at just past 30!!!
So sorry. I have recently suffered brain fog at its worst and it is no fun. I have had it for a while but to mild to really worry too much about. Since I've been on gabapentin it seems to be worse. I don't know if this is a coincidence or the neuropathy causing it. I know the scary feeling though. Maybe your job can give you FMLA to care for yourself and get it straight or because it is a disability don't they have to make accomidations?
I find the fibro fog is much worst when I am tired or stressed. Is their any way you could take a day for yourself and rest and relax? Remember to stay safe and let others help you when needed.
I know, I’ve been so terribly scared thinking maybe something else is wrong w me besides fibro. They just diagnosed me with this and then stopped trying to do anything to fight it (my pcp says exercise more to help w the fog). My pain doctor put me on nuvigil which really helps a ton, also I hate to say staying away from sugar and junk. It’s a daily challenge still.
Hi janscriptz, I am sorry to hear that. I drink a lot of water to stay well hydrated and I think it also helps to keep my brain sharper. Also, I try to focus hard to stay in the moment, when I start to let my mind wander I am much more likely to experience fibro fog. I can related to the spacing out in mid-sentence, I have certainly done that. Purplebutterfly made a good point, the more stressed or tired I am the worse the fibro fog is. When I am really tired, I cannot multitask, attempting to do so often causes fibro fog. Sometimes I feel frustrated with that but then I just take deep breaths and remind myself of all the things I can do and focus on just one task at a time. Keep us updated on how you are doing. Hugs!!
I know that feeling!! I call them brain farts. LOL Mine are getting worse also. I saw a new Dr. yesterday and found out I have been on the wrong meds for yrs...they were for bipolar and psychosis (witch I don't have) I have major dression. he explain ti me that the meds play a big part of the fog...Check with your pharmacy to see if your meds can be making it worse... Good Luck!!
Nuvigil is a wonder drug!!!
mommyinpain said:
I know, I've been so terribly scared thinking maybe something else is wrong w me besides fibro. They just diagnosed me with this and then stopped trying to do anything to fight it (my pcp says exercise more to help w the fog). My pain doctor put me on nuvigil which really helps a ton, also I hate to say staying away from sugar and junk. It's a daily challenge still.
See if your Dr. will give you Nuvigil. It works wonders...
I agree w miwrld1… A stimulant during the day clears your brain some and helps you get out of bed. Even caffeine…Adderall …look online …it helps reduce my pain level…
Thanks everyone for all your feedback!
Like Auburnm I find that drinking water helps with the brain fog and so does caffeine. I have also found over the years that what I see as very obvious pauses in speaking are not that obvious to others. Realizing that made me reel much better. I have also found that when I can't get out the exact word I want I just use another word rather than focusing on the particular one I can't seem to find. And don't forget that everyone has these moments, we just have lots more of them. I found myself putting yogurt into the cupboard tonight rather than the frig. The one that drives me nuts though is getting lost. Sometimes I am driving and all of the sudden I don't know where I am or how to get home. That is scary so I have a plan. Use the gps on my phone or call my friend Patty. Just having a plan helps.
This is a stressful time of the year so it may be better after the holidays.
Hugs,Traci