Do you have tips for beating brain fog?

[CreakyJointsWriter]

I'm writing an article for creakyjoints.org about how people with rheumatoid arthritis can overcome the concentration problems that often accompany RA, and I'd love to hear real-life anecdotes. Have you found any strategies that help your memory and concentration?

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For me, exercise is the answer, although I appreciate that this may not work for some RA folk. I like to weight train and push myself, an added benefit is a great sense of calm, being in charge and better clarity of mind, cheers Deb

[Simba1992]

Supplementing with Pregnelone and natural Progesterone.

[Mmrr]

I suffered from extreme brain fog before commencing methotrexate and tried many things to relieve it, nothing worked for me. I am still under the care of the neurologist, who recommended that my DMARD be changed to MTX ( seemingly the best for extreme brain fog) which was in the process of happening anyway.

Exercise made the brain fog much worse, a definate no no for me.

Altering my diet had no effect.

Trying to socialise made the brain fog much worse, I could notake even keep a conversation going.

Keeping well hydrated and not letting myself get hungry had a small impact (carbs were, and still are best for a small improvement).

A good nights sleep did help a bit too, if I could manage to get that.

Methotrexate has been my saviour ! It has resolved the problem almost completely.

[Damaged]

I live with calendars 📆 and journals everywhere. Particularly as it pertains to medications. I tick the calendar in am and pm to ensure I take meds. I also keep a record of all other meds taken and side effects. I also never make appointments without referring to my bible (day planner).

I also do exercises to maintain motor dexterity and games to work the grey matter lol

[Padram]

Hi, vit B 12 has worked wonders for me. I take Methylcobalamine , 500 mcg, every day.

[BoneyC]

Pacing & resting.