Does fibro-fog really exist?
Is there really such thing as fibro-fog or am I crazy? I suffer from fibromyalgia, and my family does not believe me when I say I forgot something important I had to do .
They say I'm just lazy.
There are days when I can't think strait, especially if I am in great pain or if
weather conditions are very bad.
I've always been an excellent speller, and sometimes, I have to consult dictiionary to be
able to write common words. Is this normal ???
Maria
Its very normal and can be one of the most distressing part of fibromyalgia. This inability to concentrate, to find the right words, to twist ones words and numerous other cognitive problems is called fibro-fog in FM, brain fog in CFS and chemo-fog and chemotherapy patients who have CFS-like problems.
You might refer your family to the excellent Wikipedia article on fibromyalgia that mentions Fibro-fog. Good luck with your FM.
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Yes it does exist, as a 30 year fibro patient, they are many ways to combat this. If you don't already, start making list of things to do, things you want to remember. Look at your diet, do you eat lots of starches? If so, these can contribute to your fog. Get yourself on a high protein diet. Lean meats, cheeses, veggies, eggs; all of these things will help you eliminate the fog over time. You truly are what you eat. Josie
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