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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Eau Claire, WI

Can some of you please telle what this term means to you? When I was diagnosed I said i didn't have this, but as I learn more, maybe I just didn't understand what they were asking. How does brain fog affect you?

May 16, 2017
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Members described brain fog as a frustrating symptom where they lose words mid-sentence, forget what they were saying, or feel like their mind... Read more

Members described brain fog as a frustrating symptom where they lose words mid-sentence, forget what they were saying, or feel like their mind is moving through thick fog, with many noting the severity often correlates with how bad their physical symptoms are that day. Several members shared coping strategies including setting daily alarms for appointments, taking B12 supplements, stepping back to breathe and relax when memory lapses occur, and having loved ones recognize warning signs like stuttering or repetitive words. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of feeling misunderstood or embarrassed, especially when simple tasks become confusing, but also finding humor and community in shared experiences like losing cars in parking lots or accidentally putting the TV remote in the fridge.

A MyFibroTeam Member

For me it's like a foggy feeling in the head and your not quite all there forgetful do silly things causing accidents get trapped in words your thinking is different not catching all of a conversation and slower picking up simple tasks but since on b12 the fog has lifted for me making me less dangerous around the house only time I feel it again is if mentally fatigued I rest then normally first signs for me is stuttering and saying wrong words and feeling heavy in the head when my mum sees me changing she will say I think you need to have a sleep recharge your talking about toilets again that's my tell tell sign word everything I say when like that has the word toilet in sentence lol can drive you mad as of all words why do I say it for example mum say where's your Hoover oh it's down the toilet mum haha can annoy me when starts my friends and family will say oh she's talking toilets again go rest keza lol .

May 19, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Brain fog for me it feels like I am there in the moment but, yet not. Hard to explain. I forget things that are said to me, my mind is not clear in its processing at all. Doing things but feeling I am watching someone else do them.

May 19, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Seems I didnt have it when first diagnosed 10 years ago. The fog brain seems to be correlate with how I'm feeling physically. The worse I feel the worse the fog.

May 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you, when I was being diagnosed they asked me if I had that. I said no. But as I learn more about how FM affects me, I would now say yes. Your comments are helpful.

May 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've developed an uncontrollable stutter and stammer as well as words coming out jumbled but it's not all the time. Also I am unable to function my main focus is on the pain, spasms, tiredness to be honest, gentle hugs to you all πŸ’•

May 17, 2017

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