memory

[patsycakes789]

I have fms & I do have a major "FIBRO FOG" and wanted to know if I will ever get my memory back? I want to go back to work but, how can I when I can not remember I even get lost when I drive!  I tell my primary and R.A. dr's. but they do nothing to help me can't they @ least x-ray/mri/eeg my brain? Is there no cure for this? I have no control of my flare ups I understand that but, my memory needs major help!  I want to go back to work so badly but, if they let me go because of my inability to concentrate and lost of words I know they will let me go and that will be another failure for me and I'm afraid of what I might do (major depression) I can not take anymore failure!! I feel so alone I am just existing I am not living my happy life like I used to I hate my life I wish I was DEAD!

[concerned621]

It's not uncommon so please don't feel you are alone. I do things all the time to keep my mind going.  Often times and I went though this and go through periods where I don't feel up to do much at all. I felt my fibro fog was getting worse. My daughter commented that I was always so curious, reading and wanting to learn. I had to start stimulating myself again. I love to read, I always try to keep 1-3 books going. With pain it's hard to be on the computer but I will read on the internet as well. Doing things to keep our mind stimulated helps with memory and that fog.
Also foods can be a factor. That saying "you are what you eat" is so true. Getting enough protein like lean turkey, or lean meats, fish, nuts, grains and drinking water, limiting bad carbs is really good for our brain.  Dr. Oz and his buddy, can't think of his name smile.... memory is going have books about foods and memory.  Please don't give up. There are always things we can do to keep going.
Try not to foresee the future in a negative way, go back to work if you are able and do everything you can to focus and concentrate. Eat the right foods, get good fresh air. I'd give anything to be back at work. If you have that option take it. And don''t be hard on yourself. We are all getting older and we all have the memory issue not just us fibro people.  
Best to you.

[dustybrown]

Hello,
I am sorry you are struggling so badly with "fibro fog." I do too. I try me best to deal with it by keeping an appointment book, taking notes, establishing routines and openly making fun of myself when I flubber up a word- even in front of those people to whom I do not know. In fact, I think sometimes even normal people get a little air headed, so they understand for the most part. I also believe it's our own anxiety about our fibro fog and what other people will think about our forgetfulness that makes things worse.

My co-workers know I have Fibromyalgia (not everyone chooses to share their disease at their place of employment and that's ok- I am just a really open person). They also know I attribute my "air-headedness" to something called "fibro fog" which I tell them is a neurological symptom of Fibro. They also know that I am a professional and a good employee too with a good sense of humor.

I think maybe you are being too hard on yourself. Unfortunately, these are the cards we were dealt and we need to learn how to play the game and we CAN play, we just need to play a little differently with a different strategy.

Now as far as getting an MRI of your brain...have you asked about being referred to a neurologist? Perhaps you should just to rule out any other conditions to give yourself some piece of mind. Let me know if I can help you in any way, or if you have any questions. Good luck to you hun.
-Dusty