Moxie Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I swear, I've been in a head fog for years. At this point, i don't even watch shows where they talk too fast (Gilmore Girls) because I literally can't follow them. Anybody ever fix this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Are you getting enough sleep? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I hate to keep saying this as an answer to literally every question, but... Keto diet. lol. When I'm running on ketones, I feel like a super-human. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I hate to keep saying this as an answer to literally every question, but... Keto diet. lol. When I'm running on ketones, I feel like a super-human. I'm pretty LC but not keto. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Are you getting enough sleep? Hard to say. I could easily sleep for days if my family would let me. My thyroid is fine (I do take meds for it) I'm just a low-energy person I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Things that have helped me: more sleep, iron (Floravital), thyroid meds, coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) ADHD meds make a big difference to me, when I can take them. Exercise. Low carb. I take fish oil, don't know if it helps or not. Edited April 23, 2017 by maize 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I eat low carb, which did help me somewhat when I struggled with this same thing. Also, I don't know if this is true for you, but I was recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I'm on medication and see a psychiatrist and therapist now, and these things have greatly improved my concentration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TABmom Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Vitamin D helps me. But just for TV shows, you might try turning the closed captioning on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Vitamin D helps me. But just for TV shows, you might try turning the closed captioning on. That was just an example. I always feel foggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Have you had hormones checked recently? Balance of estrogen and prog? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I had a family member complain of constant brain fog (among other things) and it turned out to be Celiac. I feel you, though. I have always been low energy my whole life and I feel like I spend a lot of time and effort compensating for it. I've never had any blood work or anything else come back abnormal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I'll just echo everyone else: iron, vit. D, low carb-ish (whole grains and fruit, yes, processed food, no), and exercise in the morning: run, walk, or yoga. If I start the day well I have more energy. We're also cutting back on screen time and adding more books and reflective time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I really don't know. You could just be flat out tired. I'm not having any trouble with mental clarity, but I am not doing too much and I get plenty of sleep. I think exercise helps. If I recall you ARE exercising already. Don't know how old you are. Maybe hormonal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Yes I fixed it. I had to go very low carb and high fat and protein. Keto, essentially. I don't always stick to it but I'm foggier when I don't for more than a few days. Which reminds me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I went through a period some months ago when I felt like I was losing my mind. I couldn't think straight, couldn't remember anything. What has worked best for me: - lower carb diet (not keto, I do best when I eat some whole grains) - daily vitamin D (400 i.u. as suggested by my kidney specialist based on blood work) - daily vitamin B complex (something I buy at Costco, bunch of B vitamins) - daily 400 mg magnesium citrate (preferably one in the morning, one at night; sometimes two at night for a total of 600 mg) - lots and lots of water throughout the day, preferably with lemon squeezed into it, and starting from about the minute I get up (lemon recommended by my kidney doctor, among others) - dextrin fiber powder (brand name Benefiber, but I buy generic) to help with chronic constipation (the water helps too) - some downtime daily - daily walking, preferably right after drinking first glass of water in the morning, plus more walking throughout the day - I attempt 8 hours sleep,but I don't always get it Helps so much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 There are any number of potential causes for this - lack of sleep, deficiency in some vital nutrient, hormone imbalance, thyroid issue, stress, depression - honestly, the list goes on. I think you'd be better off speaking to a doctor (and possibly a therapist, if you think it might be something psychological) about this. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I got diagnosed with Vit D deficiency when I told my doctor that I was getting worried about my memory and concentration problems. It was very unexpected because I had been taking Vit D supplements for years. I've also heard that Vit B-12 deficiency can lead to a feeling of brain fog. So you might have that checked too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forty-two Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I went through a period like that. I turned the corner after sleeping 10 hours a night for a month. Things I do to prevent a recurrence (which I also did alongside sleeping for 10 hr/night to get out of it): *light therapy from Sept-Apr (I have problems with SAD, and untreated it really makes the brain fog and low energy so much worse). *daily exercise (outdoor walk and some stretches; I want to add in some strengthening work) *vitamins (omega 3s, a multi, and a B complex) *relatively low-carb, high protein, moderate fat diet (carbs, esp without exercise, make my brain go all mushy) *more sleep than I used to get (I used to aim for 7-8 hours, but now I aim for 8-9) Also, when I start to feel foggy/tired while doing sedentary "uses brain more than muscles" things, and it's probably not a "need sleep" matter, I try to get up and do something fairly mindless but relatively active (and useful). For me that's usually house-related chores - put away the dishes, straighten the table, put away a load of laundry or something. Bonus if I can go do some simple outdoor chore and get some fresh air and light. I'm not always very good at doing this, but it helps a lot when I do. I find that for me (where depression is often my biggest enemy), I can get into a vicious cycle where I'm unable to think so I quit doing thinking things and so become less able to think; likewise I feel low energy so I quit doing things that take energy and so become even more low energy. Breaking the cycle by forcing myself to get up and *do* something mindless but active (instead of going to a even-less-thinking-required *sedentary* activity) helps me in both mind and body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 there are a number of things. when I have no (or very very little) gluten and zip sugar, my head will clear. also - thyroid/adrenals can cause brain fog. brain fog is cliche for them. I'm trying magnesium l-threonate to see if it helps dudeling with cognitive function. and i'm biting the bullet with nicotinamide riboside - I'd used it before, and it helped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Sleep apnoea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Cut back on computer screens. I'm foggy brained sitting here at the computer. I pick vigorous outdoor exercise or cycling to really clear the brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) Do you take vitamin B? That's generally it for me. Edited April 23, 2017 by Ausmumof3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ok, so I'm going to up my vitamins (from zero). What kind of B do I take? Isn't that the one that should be liquid? And how much D? I was on prescription D years ago so that could be the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 You should get your bloodwork done. Easy to tell how much to supplement when you know where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 You should get your bloodwork done. Easy to tell how much to supplement when you know where you are. Yes, don't just guess or decide based on what other people do. Just as an example: I take only 400 i.u. of Vitamin D3 daily. Lots of people take way, way more than I do. I took more for a while. Then I started having regular bloodwork due to kidney stones/infection. My doc said to back way off on the D. It wasn't necessary for me to take so much, and actually it was harmful based on my blood chemistry. You should see your doctor, describe your symptoms and ask them to check vitamin levels. Ask what they are checking for and if, for example, they don't order a test for Vit D, ask why not. If the doc asks why you want specific tests, don't tell them that a bunch of women on the internet told you to. Say you did some research that led you to those particular questions. :-) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 High calcium can be an issue, too. If your D is low and your cal is high, it's a sign of parathyroid disease. I'm getting mine out on June 5. Sooo ready for the fog to clear. I didn't know this, but calcium facilitates the electrical transmissions in your brain--too much and they don't work right. Who knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Low carb, high protein and healthy fats work for my dd with this problem. Also, eliminating sugary foods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have very bad brain fog at times due to my lupus. I take Cerefolin which is a special pill of B vitamins formulated in a way that is better absorbed by the body, methylprednisolone (low dose), and Strattera (non stimulant ADHD medication). It is helping but I still have days which are bad= but less than before, The worse thing is that I can't even remember certain events when I am really fogged up. It became so bad that my family had me checked out for dementia and brain damage. I check out fine- I don't have any sort of dementia and when I am not having brain fog, I have an extraordinary memory. In fact, because I am so different with brain fog and when I am not fogged, I was misdiagnosed as bipolar at one point- even though I do not have any depression nor anything like mania- just my normal ADHD hyperness (which is much, much lower key than any mania and doesn't involve irrational thinking or any really poor choices) and my lupus brain fog. I would urge you to get tested because brain fog can be from any number of physical causes as well as things like depression. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I had a family member complain of constant brain fog (among other things) and it turned out to be Celiac. Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I swear, I've been in a head fog for years. At this point, i don't even watch shows where they talk too fast (Gilmore Girls) because I literally can't follow them. Anybody ever fix this issue? This may not solve the problem, but might solve the symptoms.... Captions. We love captions for this very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Sounds like you could use a full endocrine and neuro workup. For me, I get like that when pregnant. It was humorous for me though as I could not understand the kids arguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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