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fibro fog and memory lapse does anyone get these

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debb123
debb123

I cant seem to remember what i need to do on my daily life. Don't know why I do the things I do. Does anyone else feel this way?

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  • grahammolyneux
    grahammolyneux debb123

    Posted

    I can be making a cup of tea and turn around and walk to the fridge and I have to really think why I am going there ............ Luckily I do remember but this happens often with words that are on the tip of my tongue.
  • airyfairy85
    airyfairy85 debb123

    Posted

    Hi Deb,

    yes, I completely understand what you're saying. I start a sentence and can't remember what I was going to say. Go from one room to another then forget why I'm there. Leave my wallet behind me in a cafe.

    I've always been like this, even before the fibro, but think I'm probably worse now - think it's the tiredness - and being busy! It's quite funny, sometimes get a good laugh at myself.

    Marie

     

  • brenda59210
    brenda59210 debb123

    Posted

    hello debb123

    I haven't followed all the discussions so you may have put this on the forum before but what meds are you taking?

    regards

    brenda

     

    • nitropilot
      nitropilot debb123

      Posted

      From experience...

      Flexeril doesn't work. Try Diazepam instead of Temazepam. Ultram doesn't work, try Tramadol. Neurontin is good but there is also Lyrica.

      Naturally, Formula 303 and magnesium ohttp://www.kissthisguy.comil replaces muscle relaxers. Omega 3s and a low sugar diet helps with inflammation. There are naturopathic treatments for pain like arnica and tureric. Also for nerves like hypercium. I can't go without mentioning grape seed extract to rid body of free radicals. JOY. Lol

      I can't afford to do it all the natural way, but I'd know how if I could afford it. Herbs online have been a savior!!!! Very inexpensive & go a long way.

       

    • margie66528
      margie66528 debb123

      Posted

      Hi Deb, I'm from the states and came across this site yesterday. It is amazing to see how many of us are sharing such  life changing symptoms. I've had FMS for 20 years and have seen all these things that everyone is questioning.  Just recently I was blessed by finding a neurologist who put me on Lamictal - do have this available in the UK? It is generic for LamoTRIgine. It is for the nervous system. Apparently,  FM is a central nervous system disorder and this helps control pain as it is helping control pain transmitters. They call it the miracle drug. It brought my pain level down from a 10 to a 2 and helped telieve the majority of fibro-fog. It also is NOT AADDICTIVE. A gteat book that is written by a doctor who has FMS gets into things that will make you feel better in knowing you aren't loosing it. She is fabulous. The name of the book is "Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain, A Survival Manual" by Devin Starlanyl and Mary Ellen Copeland. Both this book n the new med have helped immensely with the physical and emotional levels. I am so glad I found this site as I am hoping that this info will help those who have been struggling, as it is a challenging journey. If anyone has a chance to try Lamictal, I hope it will work for you. Would like to hear if it help. Best wishes.
    • nitropilot
      nitropilot margie66528

      Posted

      What have been the side effects for you. The drug description reads like a horror story, but that must not be the case for you? 
    • margie66528
      margie66528 nitropilot

      Posted

      Yes, it does sound like a horror story. There are no side effects for me, so I am grateful that I found it. Everything that I found on it says they call it the "miracle drug" because there are no side effects (that you can feel anyway). I did talk to someone else who said it made them feel terrible. Apparently it doesn't work for everyone, but if it does, they may have a great deal of relief. I hope everyone can find something that helps to relieve their struggles. My mom just mentioned seeing an endocrinologist since they can help clean out the lymph nodes...glad she brought it up because I remember something in the book that talks about this. It also shows the areas of pain because of the clogged lymph nodes (and the myofascial tissue). I am going to do further checking into the lymph node thing. Also, it mentions getting therapy to "loosen" the myofascial tissue to help make it more supple again. I hope these suggestions may help someone to get some relief... Unfortunately, not all insurances will pay for these procedures and that makes it hard. Take care.
  • brenda59210
    brenda59210 debb123

    Posted

    hello debb123

    I haven't followed all the discussions so you may have put this on the forum before but what meds are you taking?

    regards

    brenda

     

  • tiswas24537
    tiswas24537 debb123

    Posted

    its fibro life .you will have to find away to organise your self

    i have aspergers syndrome as well so it makes life even more diffitcult

    i make lists  of what i have to do and  tick it of as its done .

    even the small things and i do them daily so i am not over whelmed by thinking to far ahead.

  • joy47826
    joy47826 debb123

    Posted

    I was given the Fibro dx in 1999 and NEVER have had the fog issue....I've been taking grape seed extract since 1995 and I believe it saves me in many ways....this antioxidant works on ALL body circulation from head to toe...

    Do a search:   Fibro and grape seed extract.

    Also thyroid is strong connection with Fibro syndrome....thyroid needs to be working GOOD......

    Some drugs will cause the fog and memory issues....I take no drugs for the Fibro stuff....all supplements.    J

  • gill74306
    gill74306 debb123

    Posted

    Absolutely.  I have posted before of the problems I experience at work and unfortunately I am right on the verge of losing my job.  I can't remember things and when people shoot a question at me about something that happened a few hours ago - I can't remember anything at all.  I have been shown errors that I have made and I wonder why in the world I did that.  Now I have a host of complaints against me even though my employers know I suffer from fibromyalgia.  Does anybody have any tips on how to deal with this?  I really do understand what you are going through Debb.
  • nitropilot
    nitropilot debb123

    Posted

    YES. YES. YES.

    Doesn't totally cure it, because I still find myself standing in a room with no clue why I'm there, but detoxing heavy metals helps a LOT. Even with Fibro.

    Also, they say moving your eyes right to left helps refocus your brain.

  • shirley99502
    shirley99502 debb123

    Posted

    I feel the same it is so anoying if i go to tell someone something and someone else intrups me i carnt reamember what i was going to say. And if i say something to someone  a few mins leter i carnt remember saying it to them i thought it was only me been forget full but now i know its not just me hun 
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