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Updated 9mo ago

Memory Loss in Fibromyalgia: How Much is Normal?

How much memory loss/ forgetfulness is normal for Fibromyalgia? I know brain fog is a symptom, but it feels like I'm forgetting more and more longer term memories AND shorter term memories. I look at pictures I've taken and either can't remember at all, it's foggy, or I only remember pieces. There's very few memories I can remember pretty clearly. I have a doctor appointment in about a week to talk about it, but I was wondering how much is normal?

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Many individuals with fibromyalgia report experiencing brain fog and memory problems. Some describe it as taking longer to complete tasks, forgetting what they're saying mid-sentence, losing their tra...See More

lemonzest249

For me personally, if I'm having a bad brain fog day I can forget entire days. However I also dissociate so the two go hand I'm hand. Its definitely worth breaching with your doctor but you are not alone at all in what ur experiencing <3

SandyMoss

I experience this level of memory loss, but for me it is linked to post traumatic stress (and dissociation). so if your doc doesn't think it's from fibromyalgia or e.g. a neurological problem, then that could be another explanation.

RobertB2523

In my case, on a terrible day, I can't remember what I did even a moment ago. I struggle to find words or recall names. On a good day, there is no memory loss.

55isMe

So bad that there were times when i couldnt answer what my own name was. I could talk about RED and yet not connect the thought to STOP. dept of Voc zrehab testing, could still score 98% in math, but could answer a single english reading question because some sentences were undertmstandable. Other sentences, i could read everything but couldnt figure out what they meant together.

55isMe

Mine started lifting with starting Imitrex and then pushing my limits while that med kept the migraine away. That and strategy game apps like solitaire, Othello, etc (non-stressful but should think ahead several moves, but dont necessaryily have to)

Reesie2013

I am only 46. I have a lot of medical problems and I am starting to lose my memory as well. I know what you’re going through going through going through.

Possum8910

I unfortunately don't know what's "normal" because to me everyone's normal is different. But I've had the same experience to the point that it's debilitating. I know it got worse on certain medications though.

Hollygirl

9mo

I was so bad I wasn’t able to recall anything. I had to have reminders to eat and drink. My favorite hobby(crochet) was like learning rocket science. The effects come and go, but I forgot a lot of things since being diagnosed

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