Fibro fog

[Hardy99]

Hi guys so im also wondering if anyone else suffers with forgetting things that they have done with their fibro fog i have to get my other half to remind me when i can take tablets and other silly things does anyone else have this issue?

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I have multiple alarms and reminders for everything for to fibro fog

[Hidden]

All the time, i started to think I had dementia at one stage I ended up paying for a private MRI brain scan it was very scary now I can't be asked to worry about it

[Oshgosh in reply to Hidden]

I know what you mean

[Delightedbyhares]

Hi Hardy99In answer to your question, YES ALL THE TIME! I can’t remember who said what, where I’ve been, what I’m supposed to be doing, plots to films or telly programs ( if I can bothered to watch them) and I ask the same question several times.

For me, fibro fog is as big an issue as the pain and stiffness. I have alarms on my phone for when to take tablets and for appointments etc.and often find that I shut down or disappear inside myself as conversations are too taxing and difficult to follow. I’m sure it’s the same for a lot of us.

Good luck in your foggy struggles, it’s no fun is it!

[Suffering2021 in reply to Delightedbyhares]

Yes same as you too . I’m glad it’s not just me but hope for more good days than bad 😊

[Hardy99 in reply to Suffering2021]

Yeh just keep going and rest when you can x

[Midori]

Yes, my 'fog' has become worse since Covid; i think much of it is lack of stimulation.

[LisaSnow FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Midori]

Absolutely. I miss working in person with colleagues and students. Zoom meetings are so different and distancing.

[Hardy99 in reply to Midori]

Yeh i am with you my anxiety has hit the roof with covid and it just makes my fibro flare up more atm hope your well x

[Sufferings]

Hi Hardy99

Sadly yes it's very common I'm dreadful so now I put alarms on my phone to remind me to take pills or anything I need reminding of ie Dentist, Hospital appointments etc it mostly works for me but do still forget so also put the snooze on to. Hope that helps

[Hardy99 in reply to Sufferings]

Yes im glad its not just me get scared sometimes because i forget so much thank you for sharing x

[luckylou52]

Yes I get this all the time and it’s worse if I take gabapentin for the pain. I lose concentration and that’s not good when you need to write a law essay.

[Hardy99 in reply to luckylou52]

Oh gosh no thats not great good look hope you are doing well x

[luckylou52 in reply to Hardy99]

Now been signed off sick from work due to manager saying too old to do job properly and my illness means I can’t do job! Now having major fibromyalgia crisis thanks to this idiot 😡😡

[Hardy99 in reply to luckylou52]

Oh bless u thats awful n it can be very dabilitating x

[Carlt]

I can't remember what I was about to Google this morning before I ended up on FMAUK.

I also make lists but forget to look at them until it's too late.

[FantasyWriter]

All the time. I'm also menopausal though, so it could be that. Or both. With the tablets: I keep mine in a pill despenser box, simply because if I can't remember if I took them I can look to see if today's compartment is empty. Speaking of which ... no I hadn't taken any this morning!

[Hardy99 in reply to FantasyWriter]

Thats a good idea i only take paracetamol atm when pain gets to bad x

[veggiefan70]

Yes, frequently! Can also struggle to remember a simple word when in conversation, and feel a right idiot. If I need to make a call to customer services or anyone 'official,' I always write down what I need to say beforehand, in case I get a 'fog' in the middle.

One time I had a problem with my router, and couldn't remember what it was called! After several minutes describing what it looked like, I gave up and said I'd ring them back later. LOL.

[Hardy99 in reply to veggiefan70]

I frequently forget what something is called hace had a few ppl look at me like im an idiot i am getting used to it now hope you are well x

[veggiefan70 in reply to Hardy99]

I find over tiredness often adds to the problem. Trying to find the best medication, and having to deal with side effects causes a great deal of memory lapses. Switching from one medication to another, even with GP's advice, is even worse! So much more to Fibro than just dealing with chronic pain.

[Suffering2021]

Yes I have been like this also and now I know it’s fibromyalgia fog . Sometimes I can’t get out the right words & forget what I was saying . Fibromyalgia has a lot to answer for

Take care

[Hardy99 in reply to Suffering2021]

It does im still trying to get my head round everything that comes with it and hope you are well too x