Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
I have had trouble with my memory for at least 10 years. I forget events, vacations, conversations - things I should remember. My girls would feel very hurt when I couldn't remember something very important to them and my husband would get angry. Now when somebody says don't you remember? I just say no - I have trouble with my memory - sorry. The family has slowly come to grips with it, they no longer give me a hard time about it.
As far as strangers, I tell them I forgot. But I don't explain why. There are so many people who know nothing about fibro - they've never even heard of it, so I don't bother.
I wish I knew what I could do to clear the fog and improve my memory. I tried Gingko Biloba years ago, but I can't even remember if it helped! I know I do better when I sleep well (doesn't happen a lot) and I know that pain meds can cause fog and memory problems, so that is a double whammy. I also read a paper that suggested that asparatame (Equal) can cause all kinds of side effects in people who are sensitive to it so I stopped using it for 6 months just in case - no difference - except I gained a few pounds!
I have learned to write everything down and only use one central date book, so that I don't have to look in a zillion places for information. If anyone has any additional ideas or tips for managing the fog I'd could really use some help! Thanks...Jilly
As far as strangers, I tell them I forgot. But I don't explain why. There are so many people who know nothing about fibro - they've never even heard of it, so I don't bother.
I wish I knew what I could do to clear the fog and improve my memory. I tried Gingko Biloba years ago, but I can't even remember if it helped! I know I do better when I sleep well (doesn't happen a lot) and I know that pain meds can cause fog and memory problems, so that is a double whammy. I also read a paper that suggested that asparatame (Equal) can cause all kinds of side effects in people who are sensitive to it so I stopped using it for 6 months just in case - no difference - except I gained a few pounds!
I have learned to write everything down and only use one central date book, so that I don't have to look in a zillion places for information. If anyone has any additional ideas or tips for managing the fog I'd could really use some help! Thanks...Jilly
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
They know I can't remember things so they have learned to call and remind me of important things.
Also, I will ask a question and forget I asked! Let alone what the answer was!
i have also noticed i find it hard to type, remembering words and in what order to spell them. Its almost like i became dyslexic with my spelling and have to keep correcting myself.
i'm now taking gabapentin for the pain and have noticed i have been alot worse with my memory the last few days, i hope this wears off as i get used to the tablets.