Fibro Fog is otherwise known as "mental fog" or "brain fog" since it is not confined strictly to Fibromyalgia. It is common to almost every chronic condition. It comes in a variety of forms, but the key symptom is that your memory isn't working like it should, and your focus and attention are … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Brain Function
Fibromyalgia and Brain Function If you have Fibromyalgia there have likely been many times where you've experienced what we call "Fibro Fog", but you've likely also noticed other issues with your brain function, for instance you may no longer be able to multi-task, to learn game rules quickly, to … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Working Memory
The Effect of Fibromyalgia and Working Memory Do you struggle to remember a phone number for the 30 seconds it takes to dial it? Is it difficult to switch from one task to another? Working memory is just what it sounds like it’s the memory you can work with at any given time, it allows you to … [Read more...]
The Advantage of Fibro Fog: It’s hard to hold a grudge
Fibro Fog is one of the most annoying symptoms we deal with. It's frustrating beyond all belief! But, today I realized there is one HUGE upside to "the Fog" - we forget a lot of bad things, too. It's so much easier to forgive and forget and move-on, when your memory just isn't there to start … [Read more...]
