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Fort Washington, MD

I can't remember 'shitt' excuse my french but it's driving me crazy. I made an appointment to se my Dr. On the 10th of Nov. There has to be solution for this ? Or is this another disease associated with Fibromyalgia??

November 6, 2016
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Members connected over the frustrating experience of impaired memory and fibro fog linked to fibromyalgia, with many agreeing it is a very... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating experience of impaired memory and fibro fog linked to fibromyalgia, with many agreeing it is a very real and common symptom of the condition. Several members shared helpful strategies including taking Ginkgo and B vitamins, using notes and to-do lists, eating healthy fats like coconut oil and eggs, and doing brain games like Sudoku and Jeopardy to sharpen focus. A recurring theme was that certain medications like Cymbalta, Elavil, and Lyrica may worsen memory, and members encouraged each other to discuss medication concerns with their doctors.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I thought it was just me! I've been taking Cymbalta for a few months now. Didn't realise it could be that making it worse. I've had problems with my memory before taking it, but it has got worse.

November 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

What medications are you on? I was on Cymbalta and my memory was horrible. I'm off of it now and what a difference, my mind is so much clearer. I still get fibro fog but nothing like what I had when I was on Cymbalta

November 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member Do you have depression and/or anxiety issues? I have been told that depression causes memory problems. I'm working on that with therapy and it has made some improvement so far. I also do lots of brain games - Sudoku, word games, etc. These types of games/puzzles use the left side (logical thinking) part of your brain to increase neuroplasticity. I find that it improves my ability to concentrate.

November 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ginko and ginsing. Notes. Lots of notes. And put thrm on the same place everyday or your first task on your to do list will be...find to do list. True story lol

November 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member.

Yes, when it came out. I had side affects from it so, I discontinue it.

November 8, 2016

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