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Cognitive Dysfunction

I’m Not An Airhead – I Have Brain Fog

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I’m Not An Airhead – I Have Brain Fog

Yesterday and today were both bad ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia days for me and today I had to work for 4 hours.  My son kept saying to me, "Mom, you really ought to call off.  You're not in any shape to work."  But even though I … [Read more...] about I’m Not An Airhead – I Have Brain Fog

Filed Under: Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Sandy's Journey, Symptoms Tagged With: Cognitive Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS

ME/CFS: Analyzing Every Step You Take

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  Do you remember the days before ME/CFS where you just got up, went about your daily routine and didn't think, rethink, and overthink every step you take and every move you make?  (Great - now I have the Police song … [Read more...] about ME/CFS: Analyzing Every Step You Take

Filed Under: Symptoms Tagged With: Cognitive Dysfunction, ME/CFS, ME/CFS symptoms, Postexterional malaise

Dealing with the Cognitive Dysfunction in ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia

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The Arthritis Foundation's Good Living with Fibromyalgia Workbook offers some great suggestions on how people with ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia can handle and deal with the cognitive dysfunction that is part of the territory … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Cognitive Dysfunction in ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia

Filed Under: Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Symptoms Tagged With: Cognitive Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS

CDC’s Dr. Reeves Quantifies Altered Cognitive Function in ME/CFS

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Dr. William Reeves from the CDC conducted a study to test measured deficits in working memory and motor response in ME/CFS that is not associated with psychiatric and psychological problems. The objective of the study was … [Read more...] about CDC’s Dr. Reeves Quantifies Altered Cognitive Function in ME/CFS

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Cognitive Dysfunction, ME/CFS

CFS Symptoms Series: Cognitive Dsyfunction

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According to the CDC, between 50% - 85% of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) report memory and concentration difficulties that contribute considerably to social and occupational dysfunction. The cognitive … [Read more...] about CFS Symptoms Series: Cognitive Dsyfunction

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Cognitive Problems in CFIDS & FM

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Most CFIDS and FM patients suffer from cognitive difficulties. This is also referred to as "fibro fog" or "brain fog".  Examples of cognitive problems include problems with short-term memory, difficulty finding the right … [Read more...] about Cognitive Problems in CFIDS & FM

Filed Under: Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Symptoms Tagged With: Cognitive Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS

Cognitive Difficulties Due to Gray Matter Reduction

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An alarming high amount of CFIDS patients (85% - 95%) report having cognitive difficulties.  There has been new research from two independent international groups that suggests that the volume of gray matter in the brain of … [Read more...] about Cognitive Difficulties Due to Gray Matter Reduction

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Cognitive Dysfunction, ME/CFS

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