Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

tommytime · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject: Bad memory - is this normal?

Hi -

I honestly have no idea if this is CFS related -- My Mother was definately tested VERY high for CFS and for years she has assumed I have it as well..

Recently (over the last 3-4 months) I have noticed serious memory loss.. along with this is constant cloud headiness.. The only way I can explain it is to say; I feel like half my brain is shut down most of the time, almost to the point I feel like I'm sleep walking.......... me and my fiancee recently moved to a new area (San Marcos, Tx) and its almost annoying to her that I can't find my way around yet.... I know for certain I haven't always been so absent minded but its to a point a MUST do something about it......

I don't seem to have any of the other symptoms (swollen lymp nodes, etc.)..

I drank like any other bachelor from about 21 to 25 (maybe a little more than normal) -- but would this cause such symptoms so many years later?

Anyways.... any information would be appreciated.

Thankyou

i am sooo euro · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:28 pm Post subject:

I have been experiencing the same thing for a while. For me, the memory loss is more short term than anything. It's very strange. I'm only 20, but I've had CFS for about twp years.

It's annoying, as well. I know the memory loss can't be from anything else other than the CFS.

Jayna · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:31 pm Post subject:

My CFS doctor said it's often from insufficient blood flow to the brain. If I lay down for 20 minutes, my memory improves along with my speech and thinking ability. If I sit with my feet up instead of down, my memory doesn't drain away as fast. If you want to see if this is part of the cause for you, try wearing compression socks befoer you get out of bed in the morning, and see if your brain lasts longer.

timothy · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject:

yeah i feel like at certain times my memory and concentration can get better. somethimes its really bad, but the times when my fatigue symptoms improve, i also notice that my concetration and memory get better as well. I have also heard that it is low blood flow that is causing memory problems. I wonder if there is a drug that increases blood flow to the brain i bet that would help alot. I would be the guinea pig Smile

Jayna · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:54 am Post subject:

I'm afraid there's nothing that reliably increases blood volume, although there have been experiments along these lines for at least the last 10 years.

Making sure your sodium and potassium are in balance can help. Most of us have too much sodium and not enough potassium in our daily diets.

beachie · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject:

ive also heard that some people use ginko biloba to increase blood flow for cfs. I havent tried it personally, but someone i was talking to was saying that it definately helps with their brain fog. I take enzymes and for whatever reaseon it helps alot with my brain fog.

Phil Grabowsky · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject:

You could try some "brain" vitamins - Ginseng and Elderberry come to mind. Both supposedly increase mental acuity and concentration.

If you want some serious help here, I would suggest you're best off being as descriptive as possible regarding what you eat, drink, and your daily routine. Remember, if you're not honest, we can't help you.

Kind regards,

-Phil

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

Bad memory - is this normal?