Fibro Fog
Fibromyalgia-related issues with the brain are referred to as “brain fog,” “fibro fog,” or “fibromyalgia fog.” Scientists still don’t fully understand the causes, but treating sleeping issues, depression, exhaustion, and chronic pain help symptoms.
A 2016 Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology analysis found that the loss of mental clarity is double in fibromyalgia patients (between 50 percent and 80 percent report difficulties) than in people with other rheumatologic disorders.
The most typical fibro fog symptoms are forgetfulness, difficulties retaining new knowledge, and a decreased capacity for quick and effective thought, particularly in distracting surroundings. Others may struggle with their ability to focus, stay awake, carry on a conversation, or rapidly and effectively retrieve stored linguistic material.
Meanwhile, controlled research conducted in 2018 that examined working memory in adults with fibromyalgia to healthy participants showed no significant abnormalities. However, those with fibromyalgia firmly believed that substantial memory and thinking issues significantly impacted their daily lives.
The study’s authors hypothesize that one reason for the discrepancy is that doing memory and thinking tests in a controlled environment, free from the interruptions of everyday life, may not accurately reflect real-world function.
