brain fog does anyone else struggle?

[cpr02]

Lately my joints have been okay however I'm really struggling in other ways I'm on methotrexate and humiria

I feel detached I'm struggling to concentrate my memory is very poor and I'm constantly exhausted

Does anyone else feel this way ? and is it common for arthritis? or medication?

If you do how do you manage ?

[Mmrr]

Yes, fatigue and brain fog are often the difficult to deal with symptoms of RA. When the RA is better controlled, these symptoms often lessened, but don't tend to disappear. Pacing can be a big help as can adequate rest and sleep, the NRAS website has advice on how to deal with fatigue that you might find helpful.

[Ruth12345]

Oh yes. Think you will get a lot of people saying the same. I never know if its my RD or fibro causing it however makes no difference still get it. I slow down, keep a note book with me to help and I have learnt just to accept it .... no I'm fibbing . Sometimes it's easier than others but I am kinder to myself than I used to be. I used to berate myself and get very upset, not so much now. I would tell your rheumy tho incase they can suggest something to help.Take care.

[cpr02 in reply to Ruth12345]

what do you put in the notebook? I feel very frustrated I also feel I'm struggling at work because of it x

[Mmrr in reply to cpr02]

I keep a daily journal of my signs and symptoms. I have done for over 4 years.It takes under 1 minute to complete each night.

I record my sleep (poor / ok / good)

How my joints are (eg. swollen right ankle)

Generally how I've been (eg good day / very fatigued / brain fog / ulcerated mouth )

Level of activity (low / average / high) Anything unusual or anything that might impact on my wellbeing ( eg. ate a sugary cake - sugar not agreeing with me)

I grade each day too (A,B,C or D)

Keeping the journal has helped me prepare for rheumatology appointments and when applying for ESA.

[cpr02 in reply to Mmrr]

ah okay thanks I always struggle to remember info for appointments x

[Ruth12345 in reply to Ruth12345]

I used to do the daily journal thing but found it too onerous. Maybe I did it wrong. I now put in how I feel if it's changed since previous entry but I put things like... must get som ??? Must talk to ??? Must do the washing ???? Seriously very mundane things.