Can anyone explain this! Is it a medical condition.
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Brain fog.
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Pretender,
I feel that you are being a little disingenuous by asking this question.
However I also wish to give you the benefit of doubt - so you might find this article of interest:
celiac.org/blog/2014/07/bra...
And just for the record, I do not wish to debate it any further with you.
Have a good day.
Well regalbirdy or whatever, if you cannot debate or discuss it is sad, sorry for the record I do not wish to debate any further with you . Enjoy the snow and bad weather just keep safe to respond to others.
Disingenuous? A new word to me so kindly explain asI am fed up getting the dictionary out to be able to understand the language of coeliacs. Articles are not always correct the same as medical opinions.
This is not a medical condition and just a theory that it happens. Looked up “ disingenuous” and regalbirdy I suggest you find better ways of trying to put someone down. Not only that but ‘ celiac’ is American where rules etc are different.
You are a very rude argumentative person pretender, why is it you always have to have the last say?? I have not been on this forum very long but can tell you are not very popular-i wonder why-actually i dont want to know why!!😕
I shall tell you why I am not popular its because I do not toe the line or agree with everything put on these boards and on many occasions I find posts are detrimental to those suffering from the effects of gluten. Have the last word? you need to follow a few threads try the one yesterday with Orangerose...who had the last word?
It is still no excuse for being rude to forum users, i have gone through some of your threads and it seems that the vast majority of them you are being argumentative and again knocking people for what they believe as it is different from your beliefs, you sound bitter at times because of your illness, i can understand that you want to be healthy and bring your knowledge to people but is there any need to be a menance to other people!!😨
Argumentative to you but debating/ discussion to others, kindly accept others have opinions even if not the same as yours. I am going shopping now to buy fresh vegetables and non gf foods to stay healthy and never suffer “ brain fog”.
Interesting dialog! Do I really want to weigh in? Ok, here goes.
For me, “brain fog” is that feeling of confusion and inability to think clearly that arises about 24 hours after I get either dairy or gluten contamination in my food. It is quite oppressive and lasts until I have a poo and get rid of the contamination.
It can recur the next day as well, so the hepatic loop may somehow be involved.
Now, I am also vitamin B12 deficient and maybe it is caused by some interplay in my gut between gluten, or dairy and the B12.
But, for me, it is a real symptom although it may not be medically recognized. I blame that on narrow mindedness and a lack of research.
Brain fog can also happen if you have a low blood sugar level. If a diabetic's blood sugar is running low, that person can't think as well as they should and may get lower before the numbers can return to normal levels for that person.
Good to know. I stopped adding sugar to my coffee after I was diagnosed with the B12 deficiency, and especially after my father passed away from complications from diabetes.
I don’t miss it. I also don’t notice any reaction to eating sweets.
Good to hear it!😀
Don’t shout but I think the medical word is Dystaxia
It’s a tricky thing, but I definitely get it with gluten exposure and I had it for three years after implantation of titanium to hold a fractured wrist. So much better (brain fog and general aches) after it was removed.
Found this article that talks about many triggers. drlam.com/blog/brain-fog/1962/
Mine is normally to much rum. Is it in the mind or has another cause?
Of course it is in the “mind”. This is not just a figure of speach.
The “mind” doesn’t function correctly (psychological symptoms) when the “brain” is damaged (neurological symptoms). However, the psychological symptoms, depression, anxiety are the only outward manifestation of everything going on inside that thick skull.
The brain (physical nerves) needs a balance of the right chemicals to work properly and the mind (your thoughts) tries to compensate for neurological damage and get tired and confused leading to the “brain fog”. It really should be called “mind fog”.
Whatever gluten (and for me, the casein protein in dairy) does, it impacts the balance of chemicals in the brain and the physical nerves and therefore impacts the mind as well.
So if it is chemicals that are causing “ brain fog” are you under an Endocrinologist or a psychiatrist to get treatment?
Surely if it is chemicals that are causing “ brain fog” and you know the triggers is it not wise to avoid those triggers therefore no more “ brain fog”?
BRAIN FOG.......Brain fog, also commonly known as brain fatigue, can be a mild to severe episode of mental confusion that can strike without warning. When this occurs, it is common to experience a lack of focus, poor memory recall and reduced mental acuity.
There is also a post from about six years ago where it was mentioned that a posters wife was going through the menopause and once sorted she was much better, so it maybe a hormonal thing rather than a Coeliac thing, most coeliacs are women.
I always thought it was real, I get a reaction from gluten and dairy and both leave me feeling groggy and kind of fuzzy brained. I also find when I get AF it can make my brain foggy, and my Cardiologist even said it is a real thing. I tend to believe him as he's kept me alive for last 35 years!!!! (I'm 51) 😂
I have had proximal AF but moved on to permanent AF but get nothing that is described, light headed and dodgy on my feet because I react to Hydroxyethylcelloulose and Formaldehyde.
My common meds are 250mcg Digoxin, 10 mg Hydrocortisone and 4 mg Chlorphenamine ( as required).
Collins English dictionary, Disingenuous adj “ not sincere” I am very sincere, Coeliac Disease was known as the mimicker because it would mimic other health conditions.
Only for “ in sincere” ! Thank you for your response.
I learn because I google, I stay as healthy as I can by googling ingredients, if I am ill I google the cause and how to deal with it, as I have done here. Also have found out that Dementia can be diagnosed but “ brain fog” cannot by googling so very sorry there are many things I do not know which is why I ask questions and ‘ google’.
Please explain the symptoms that match the condition, Orangerose so I can understand where you are coming from with your closed responses!
So between 1976 and 1981 I worked on the cardeck on cross channel ferries and became exposed to Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions, in 1981 it was assumed I had Pleural Thickening. Now in 2014 the Health & Safety Executive start researching Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions to find it does damage the lungs and may cause cancer, it only took 3 3 years, yes particles are formaldehyde. So in many years to come they may find out about “ Brain Fog” why and how people get it.
My sister has thyroid problems, no brain fog. My new partner has gone through the menopause she had an odd feeling, memory loss, low self esteem. All gone now.
Low b12 is a deficiency and hormonal, like many other conditions.
orangerose ( Hidden)
I too have thyroid disease, hashimotos and graves and it is very common to experience brain fog and at times it can be very similar to dementia, just because your sister did not have brainfog it does not rule it out for other people with thyroid disease!! People have very different symptons.😊
They do also with Coeliac Disease which is not on your list of complaints, this about Coeliac Disease and Gluten intolerance, brain fog or brain fatigue are hormonal just like low B12 and the menopause.
Yes people do have different symptoms which is why many conditions are difficult to diagnose, once deficiencies are treated then patients improve. I have technically been a coeliac since 1955 and never suffered most of the symptoms that are claimed even now coming up to 69 once glutened its head down the pan clear the stomach and get on with life.
From what I understand Fibromyalgia can be treated with alcohol and vitamins, personal experience from a neighbour. Thyroid conditions are hormonal. The internet is a great place to study and get answers. When you can provide clinic evidence that “ brain fog” exists and is not a hormonal imbalance which has many causes, you will be teaching me something.
Do you have to keep putting ‘ pretender’ on I know who I am.
That is a change in attitude Orangerose, I know what I know and been around a bit from the Isle of White to Queensland, Australia. I have many health issues which do not stop me living a decent retirement and know my way around A & E at my local hospital. I also carry written rescue plans to help A & E.
I have often found that it is women that like to show men they know it all.
Try google it may help your many conditions then you would not be so judgemental, if you brain fog continues I suggest a visit to your gp may be in order to address the underlying cause. Good luck debate over, bye.
Lol-he has gone shopping, fruut and veg . Im just going to have breakfast-cadburys dairy milk and a pack of crisps!! As implying i dont eat healthy.ha😊
Dont forget to wash it down with a coca cola float. 😊😊😊
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