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Posted 12/24/2011 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

My memory has become so poor that I have to keep a notebook with me at all times to write things down. Important documents have to be kept in one place.....I could go on and on.

I have told my family I either have an awful memory from the Fibro or I have early onset of Dementia or worse and might not be far from diapers!

There has to be something out there to help me with my memory.

Cathy

Posted 12/24/2011 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
My memory has gotten a lot better after being tested for sleep apnea and using CPAP machine. Turns out my brain needed oxygen.
Posted 12/24/2011 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
I noticed some years ago that my memory had started to go as well, but its gotten ridiculous in the last 2 years. I constantly make lists of things I have to do so I dont forget later--I keep a notebook at my workstation during the day--and have to set alarms on my cell phone to remind me of things to get or pills to take.
Posted 12/24/2011 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
I've never had a real clear mind - sometimes I think I've had fibro all my life.  I can't even imagine what it would be like to be efficient.

I always try to not make important decisions early in the morning or late at night, because that's when it's the worst.  But I usually forget!  turn

Debbie

Posted 12/25/2011 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Have you heard of fibro fog?  Yep, that's probably what is going on.  We can have cognitive memory problems with fibo.  When this started happening with me, I thought I was getting Alzheimer's!  It was frightening and I was in tears.  Then I realized this was part of fibromyalgia so I have learned to laugh a lot of it off...like when I tried to start my car with the key to my freezer!

 

There is a wonderful book called The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas.  I read this years ago and use some of the techniques from this to help me now.  It's still being sold on Amazon so you might want to check that out.

 

Here is a link about fibro fog.  You will get some laughs here and realize you definitely are not alone! 

 

http://webspace.webring.com/people/fc/cfsdays/follies.htm

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/25/2011 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
My memory is ten times worse over the years. I am very young still and I have learned to try to create some new brain cells. Lol. I have been reading, puzzles, memory games and etc. I feel like it really has helped. I know some days are worse. I did find out by my Dr's that people with depression can have cognitive problems. The depression some how masks your thinking ability. I think sherrri has shown me not to have so much anxiety about it. Enjoy life as each day passes. I did buy some sticky notes by bulk from Costco. Lol.
Posted 12/25/2011 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
I can relate. Took 10 minutes of searching in the parking lot to find my car.... had NO idea where I parked... I can go to the store, forget the list, forget what I went there for, etc... drives my kids crazy. Wish I could fix it.
Posted 12/26/2011 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
My short term memory is alot worse then my long term memory. I try to be as organized as possible, making lists...doing things in a repetious manner.
Going places, I make it a habit to try to park in the same general area, so I'm not losing my car...I've done that more times than I like to admit.

I know I'm not as focused as I once was. Doing laundry or mundane tasks is where I generally mess up...I need to focus on each step of every task. Some days I do feel like I'm in a daze...and it is generally worse when a flare is going on. There are web sites with memory brain games that I visit .
It is more challenging when the fog is thick. There are days that I will not drive because I am just too spacey...Did you ever sit at a stop sign, waiting for a light to turn green and there is no light?

Thank goodness, the fog does clear and it isn't like pea soup on a daily basis.

Hugs, Robin
Posted 12/27/2011 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Robin, my dad once sat waiting for a stop sign to turn green. But he had had too much to drink at that time (he was in high school) and he said when he realized he was waiting for a sign to turn colors, he had to look around real quick to make sure no one had seen him lol

Does anyone know of a supplement that is supposed to boost memory?
Posted 12/27/2011 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
Haha.. I do the stop sign thing waiting for the light too... so embarrassing when others are around... my kids yell at me.
Posted 12/27/2011 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
I take a liquid supplement for ADD. It's by Buried Treasure. It seems to help some and I stay away from caffiene and sugar.

Good luck to you.
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