The neurophycologist I saw for my memory problems, after many tests, said that he thought the reason for my memory problems was because my brain couldn't process all the pain and remember things too. That's why the memory gets worse when the pain level is higher and why the memory is so sporadic. We remember some things some times and can't recall them a few minutes later. So confusing to us but apparently our brains our just overloaded.

DeborahJHolman, Yes the pain medication and antidepressants would deffinately be a contributing factor too. Our poor brains really are fighting a loosing battle.

I have had a few embarrashing momments, especially when its the opposite sex,, say, in a shop, or cafe,&there being nice, talking to me,,some things ive meant, to say back, have come out all gobbly gook..&ive just sort off hurriedly walked away,, thinking to myself you flippin idiot...LOL..they must think what the hell..My ex b.friend,, use to laugh at me, then I would just laugh too..I hope that are minds arnt drifting away..:-(

I agree with many of you. I think it is a combination of a lot of things: poor sleep, pain, stress, etc. I know when I have a lot on my mind, the brain fog is worse. I'm a special ed teacher, so when I completely lose a word/thought, I just play it off with a humorous remark or question. My students will sometimes try to guess what I was attempting to say! Makes them pay close attention as it is almost like a guessing game! This is the hand I have been dealt. Might as well have fun with it when I can!

I never would have said this back then, but I used to be really smart... If someone in my office had a problem, they would say "Go ask Susanne. She'll be able to figure it out"..... Not any more. Like many of you, I can't remember words when I'm talking... Just plain, ordinary words. I forget what I'm talking about frequently (of course, none of this has slowed down my talking 😜). It's maddening!!!
About two years ago, I took a memory test in my Dr's office, and actually did pretty well! Surprise! The only thing that showed I did poorly in was that I couldn't do multiiple tasks at once....duh! I could have told them that! 🙄. Anyway, I miss my brain....