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Posted 4/10/2013 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
Had a clinic appointment today and updated them on my current symptoms. But, I forgot to tell them about the brain fog.... probably because I have brain fog!
Posted 4/11/2013 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
That would explain it. You could have tied a string on your finger but you would have probably forgotten why you did that. Been there. Done that. Once I wrote WW25 on the calendar and tried in vain for a few weeks to figure out what the hell that meant. about a month later my wife finally figured it out. It was an online coupon code for Papa John's pizza.
Posted 4/11/2013 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
I don't get "brain fog" but there are many posts about it. Here is one example, maybe it can also apply to you:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=17&m=2367300
Yes, I have experienced a significant improvement in my symptoms since going gluten free. I don't think that eliminating gluten has resolved my IBD, but I do know that it stopped all of the issues I was having with soft/loose stool, and it resolved a some joint pain and 'brain fog."
Posted 4/18/2013 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
I think I know whats causing your brain fog. Certain compounds called salicylates (like Lialda) might make you foggy. Try going on a low salicylate diet for 3 days. A good combo is cabbage, potatoes, and black beans. The worst is spices and condiments. Read here for more:

http://salicylatesensitivity.com/about/food-guide/fruits/
Posted 4/18/2013 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Remicade does this to me. My new dosage starts today. I wonder if I'll find my way home afterwards?
Posted 4/18/2013 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
Oh my gosh. They gave me diphenhydramine. I did make it home. I hope :)
Posted 1/18/2018 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Don't declare victory on your brain fog yet, Sam. All of the threads you replied to are over 5 years old!! smile
Posted 1/18/2018 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
Haha Uniform Charlie, are there any newer threads on the subject that you're aware of?

And I'm new to the forum and it seems my post from yesterday in this thread has disappeared, do you have any idea why that might have happened?

Thanks
Sam
Posted 1/18/2018 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
To recap my experience, I suggest reducing dietary fat to help with IBD brain fog symptoms, it helped me.

Sam
Posted 1/18/2018 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
Sam, I didn't delete them but I believe I know why they were deleted. As you copied/pasted the same exact story into 1/2 a dozen old posts. That's pretty spammy and goes against the forum rules. I understand you're trying to help others, but we don't need dozens of copies of the same exact text. Glad you're feeling better!
Posted 1/18/2018 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Just joking around, Sam. Thank you for the sharing. I will add it to my list of things to try.
Posted 1/18/2018 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
The most common reasons for brain fog are drug side effects on the central nervous system or deficiency status. The most common nutrients being depleted in IBD patients are iron, B vitamins (especially methyl-B12 and methyl-folate, which are not just for carb digestion but also co-enzymes in detoxing), n-acetyl-cysteine, glutathione, and electrolytes. The most common electrolyte depleted in IBD is potassium, due to regular diarrhea, bleeding, and poor absorption.

I use NoSalt which has 600mg potassium per 1/4 teaspoon (1.2mL), mixed in food or water. A lot of the electrolyte packets on the market have too much vitamin C for the amount of potassium they offer, so you end up overdosing on vit C to get what you need. Potassium tablets tend to come in 150mg or less which is just not enough.
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