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Posted 10/7/2010 10:29 PM (GMT 0)

 

 I wondered if anyone gets terrible memory loss, especially going shopping and wandering round the shop looking for something to jog my memory as to what I wanted. Its the pain I think, at least the constant ache which makes it hard for me to concentrate. I would appreciate any help as to what this could be and is it a symptom of my fibromyalgia?

 

cheers poppie2222

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Posted 10/8/2010 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
Oh yes...memory problems are certainly a part of fibro..."Fibro Fog".  Just last night I found myself in the kitchen with a box of cocoa in my hand and had no idea why I even got it out of the cupboard.  And yes...the ole walking into a store and

forgetting what you went in there to buy??? Classic.  Losing things on a daily basis is a treat also.  You would think that after all these years I would have learned to write a list and become more organized but I forget to do it.

Donna

Posted 10/8/2010 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Me too, Donna. And if I do remember, it becomes lost under all the other notes I've written to myself!

Hello, Poppie! Memory loss (I prefer "misplacement") is one of the most faithful of fibro symptoms. Sometimes I think it's my most faithful companion. All kidding aside, though, it does make life hard at times. I hope you hang around here - you'll get lots of help and good information.

Debbie
Posted 10/8/2010 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi poppie and welcome to our fibro family. Yes definitely memory problems are part of fibro. I try to make lists but there have been so many times that I dont get it written down right away then when I want to put it down I have forgotten what it was. I also tend to write up the list and then forget to take it along with me. lol You have to learn to laugh at this stuff otherwise it can drive you crazy.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 10/8/2010 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Does putting a dirty dish in the refrigerator instead of the dishwasher count as Fibro Fog? I tend to this type of thing all the time lately. I make tons of lists, but then forget to take them.
Posted 10/8/2010 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Poppie, and welcome!  Oh, yes, fibrofog is wonderful!  We do the dumbest things but the best thing you can do is not worry about it.  If you worry, it seems to be even worse.  Dig out your sense of humor and have a good laugh.  That is more therapeudic! 

 

Become a list-maker.  I have lists for various stores all over my refrigerator.  I put the name of the store at the top and when I know I need to buy something, I write it on the appropriate list.  If not, I don't have a clue what I need.   I've gone to the store for three items without taking a list, come home with ten, and not have the three I went to the store to purchase!  So, lists are the answer for me.  Now, if I only could remember to take the list with me!  shocked    Yep, that's happened, too.  But, I am getting better about it because I make a concerted effort to remember the list.

 

Be sure to check out Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum.  There are links to good info about fibro and  you will learn a lot. 

 

I'm glad you found us and joined our family.  I'm looking forward to getting to know you and I hope to hear more from you soon

 

Sherrine

Posted 10/9/2010 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Oh my God this sounds exactly like me at times,  but I've been blocking out part of my day due to being really stressed out, that's loads of fun.... NOT! eyes   I also took a memory test at a Nuerologists office and things didn't look very good for me. But the reason for my memory loss could be all the medications I take, or my Depression, or My Fibromyalgia (Fibro fog)...lol Yes I loose things daily also.

HARA - I really needed this laugh because I've been so depressed lately. Thanks everyone......LOL turn

Posted 10/9/2010 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
oh my goodness! I forgot my address twice when somebody asked me. How about peanut butter in the fridge and mayo in the pantry. It can make you crazy but look at the bright side I found one of my cash stashes one day hahahahah I don't remember but hey! tongue   Oh I make coments on FB and don't remember makin them rolleyes Join the crowd poppie. (((HUGS)))
Posted 10/9/2010 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
I make lists... but I usually forget the lists. One morning I forgot my husband's name, I called him 'honey' 'sweetheart' and 'dear' for 3 hours. And more than once I've thought to myself "I'll put this some place I won't lose it." and yet I can never find it again or I replace it and find the old one a few days later. LOL My husband says at the very least it's entertaining :)
Posted 10/11/2010 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone

Re Fibro Fog

I find Ginkgo Biloba helps memory and concentration.

Oxygene
Posted 10/11/2010 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
tongue  This one I have to respond to.  I not only forget what I am looking for but I also forget how to get where I am going.  One time I put my husband's underwear in the dish towel drawer!!
There are a lot of funny things like that to laugh about, but it has gotten so bad that I am afraid to drive for any distance. (I live 9 miles from my dentist and had to call my husband for directions the last time I went.)  I used to be able to get in my car and drive 8 hours to visit my mother without even thinking about it.  Now I can't even drive 40 miles to go to the big mall. That's the part that I don't consider funny. But, I do believe that we need to keep a sense of humor while we are living with this dd or we would drive ourselves crazy.
Posted 10/12/2010 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
What was the question?
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