Hi everyone,i would like to ask fellow ataxians,what is the true meaning or definition of brain fog.Although I sometimes have brain fog,during my episodic attacks(I have EA2),I dont really have any idea of the true meaning of brain fog.If I tell my doctor that I have brain fog,she probably wouldn't have any idea what im talking about,so I need to be able to clarify it for her........Folky
I am not sure about, 'Bran Fog' but occasionally i get confused and my doc. calls it 'Brain Seizure'.
I am like Vijay, We also call it early timers or cant remember s----. It depends upon you country and culture. There are other slang terms I wont go into as this is not the place for them. LOL To end my part on it yes I have brain fog that keeps me imobile for hours or days.
Brain fog, to me, means unclear thoughts, confusion, memory loss, inaccurate memory recall etc
I presume it happens to us all at my age [70] but I have noticed that young people seem to suffer it more these days - presumably as a result of all the new technology.
Life was so much easier 50 years ago. I find 'brain fog' saps my confidence and motivation and causes anxiety attacks which in turn bring on high blood pressure, eczema and nosebleeds.
Patsy
I don't know what brain fog is either but it sounds excatly how you feel. I have Episodic ataxia and had been free for a few months by sleeping plenty, resting and low alcohol intake, but unfortunately i drank too much over Christmas, worked plus socialised and i had an attack two days ago,first my eyes are not in focus,cant read, muscle weakness, nausea and my head feels like i have taken a load of valium , plus i cannot do anything after one activity!
I know i am lucky that it is episodic but still frightening when you get an attack.
For me, it is when your head feels very heavy and full with at least a decent headache; and confusion (e.g. trouble following conversations; forgetfulness). My vision is usually impaired with double vision; or just an inability to maintain visual focus (objects kinds of fade in and out of focus). I liken it to a really bad hangover for those that drink too much on occasion. For me, I believe it is because of the inflammation that comes with gluten ataxia plus the bouts of vertigo and motion sickness that I live with on a daily basis. Now that I am gluten free; I still get bouts of fog but the intensity is usually less than it once was.
In the research I have done, brain fog is common for those with vestibular disorders; you may even find a definition on the Vestibular Disorders webside (www.veda.org) .
I feel like Buffalo Bill.. Heavy headed, headache, trouble concentrating, a tad dizzy,
I borrowed some of this from Buffalo Bill. For me, it is when my head feels very heavy and full with with a pressure around the skull and a headache; and confusion (e.g. trouble following conversations; forgetfulness). I liken it to a really bad hangover for those that drink too much on occasion. I also have dizziness most of the time, better or worse, depending on the time and day.
I have a white board to help me remember to do something. I will look at it, turn around and not do what I had intended to do
WOW…I need to find out exactly what type I've got. I know my triggers are food related, mainly gluten and dairy, but if the wrong type of alcohol (gluten in almost all of it) and amount I experience all your symptoms. As a matter of fact, I could have written just the words you said! Marcy
Shonnie said:
I don't know what brain fog is either but it sounds excatly how you feel. I have Episodic ataxia and had been free for a few months by sleeping plenty, resting and low alcohol intake, but unfortunately i drank too much over Christmas, worked plus socialised and i had an attack two days ago,first my eyes are not in focus,cant read, muscle weakness, nausea and my head feels like i have taken a load of valium , plus i cannot do anything after one activity!
I know i am lucky that it is episodic but still frightening when you get an attack.