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Fibro Fog

Fibro Fog Explained 

  • Question Mark
    What is fibro fog?
    Fibro fog, also called brain fog, is the term used to describe the cognitive functioning and memory problems people with fibromyalgia often experience.
  • Purple Pills
    Are my meds affecting my memory? Or is it fibromyalgia?
    In response to this question, Karen suggests that it is much more likely that fibromyalgia is the cause of the memory problems - which is often referred to as fibro-fog...
  • 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 .
  • Areas of the Brain
    Can " fogginess" be associated with fibro?
    Yes fogginess - often called 'fibro-fog' in FM and 'brain-fog' in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a very common, unfortunately, and can be difficult to deal with emotionally - just another challenge for the FM patient!

Fibro Fog Forum Discussion

How to Improve your Fibro Fog

Improving Cognitive Functioning

A very significant symptom of both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is cognitive functioning problem. It’s often referred to as “fibro-fog” or “brain-fog” because it feels like your mind is struggling to find its way through a fog.
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Living Through the Fog

  • Dealing with Fibro-Fog
    The forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating and confusion characteristic of fibro-fog is occasionally amusing and often frustrating...read on for tips on how to deal with this fibromyalgia symptom!
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  • Man driving car in autumn
    Driving Through the Fog
    Jump in on the conversation about driving during fibro fog or while on pain medications. Do you drive when you are feeling foggy? 
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    Fibro Brain Fog At All Time High!!!
    Read on to find out first hand what it is like to experience fibro fog and advice from other community members on how to handle this situation.
  • Sunset
    Living in a Morning Fog 
    Talkin 'bout brain fog.  The last 2 nights I've hardly slept at all.
  • Pain Management
    Life with pain
    This is my  representation of the challenges of living with chronic pain. It includes the confusion and mental fog from all the pills.
  • My SharePost Had Fibro-fog
    After trying to upload a post and without success, Karen was reminded of the mental fog she sometimes gets in when her fibromyalgia is flaring. 
  • Sick child
    Fibro with pain and nausea and vomiting
    I have had fibro for 5 yrs at least.  At least that I can remember. (By the way, I don't remember much, fibro fog).
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