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Hilo, HI

I have trouble focusing on things like reading or concentrated on anything. I used to read alot and now even an article is difficult. Brain fog? Or am I losing my mind?!? 😱
Anybody deal with this?

July 15, 2017
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Members responded overwhelmingly to the frustration of brain fog making it difficult to focus on reading or other activities they once loved,... Read more

Members responded overwhelmingly to the frustration of brain fog making it difficult to focus on reading or other activities they once loved, with many sharing they can no longer finish books, follow TV shows, or even complete sentences without forgetting words. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped them cope, including audiobooks, breaking reading into smaller chunks, making character lists in the backs of books, playing brain games like Word Wise, taking supplements like magnesium or tyrosine, and dietary changes such as reducing gluten and sugar. A recurring theme was the grief of losing beloved hobbies and the reassurance that this struggle is a shared reality of fibromyalgia, not a sign of losing one's mind, with members encouraging each other to be patient, keep the brain active in manageable ways, and accept this new normal with grace.

A MyFibroTeam Member

You are not losing your mind. It's "Fibro Fog". Things aren't too clear. Keep 0 your brain, make it think. Don't use it, you will lose it. I found a fantastic game in the Google play store. Word Wise. I can not begin to say enough good things about it. I don't like crossword puzzles but this is great. I love it a play all the time. It's free and you don't have to keep buying points or chips to keep playing. I was playing when Dr entered the exam room. He told me that's great and I bet you know exactly how bennifical that is. Give it a try, it's fun. Explore up at the top. Words and for sure and possible words. I needed some Q words.

July 15, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Did you try listening to a book I do this some times and no your not crazy it happens to me a lot

July 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Constantly! If I'm in a flare it's much worse, but in the last few years I have found it more difficult to study, concentrate and remember information. Sometimes trying to think of words is so much effort! I used to worry I was losing my memory, now I know everything is still in there but it's just harder to get to sometimes. I find that a low gluten diet and taking magnesium supplements has helped me, but I don't know if that would work for everyone

July 15, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member
Yes I listen to audiobooks sometimes but it goes in one ear & out the other so I need to play over again to comprehend.
I did have a fractured skull & was in a coma as a kid and lost some memory. I had to relearn alot. Got it back but brain fogs comes.

July 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do but it's mainly ceased now. I bought cellfood on Amazon and it gave me energy and less brain fog. I've seen other people mention it too. Something about increasing oxygen in the body helps. I swear buy it! I noticed chlorophyll does it too. Good luck dear!

July 16, 2017

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