Brain Fog
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Ladies, this too shall pass! I remember feeling lost in my 50s, but focusing on hobbies and connecting with friends really kept my spirits up. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help or just have a good laugh together! 1 -
Brain fog? More like brain smog! I’ve started wearing sticky notes all over my house to remind me of the important stuff—like not forgetting to water the plants! Who knew menopause would come with a side of ‘Where did I put my keys? 0 -
I’m seriously worried about this brain fog. I’ve always been the go-to person at work, and now I feel like a shadow of my former self. New here, so looking forward to all of your advice. 0 -
Welcome Tina – Such a diverse and supportive group we have here! 0 -
Brain fog is a common and normal experience during the menopause transition. It can cause forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and memory lapses, which might feel severe enough to raise concerns about conditions like early dementia. You may struggle with remembering names, misplacing items like your keys, or needing to rely on lists because it’s hard to retain information.
This happens because, in perimenopause and early menopause, your ovaries produce less estrogen and testosterone, hormones that help keep your brain sharp. While brain fog usually improves over time, it might take a few years to fully regain mental clarity.
The good news is brain fog can be treated with hormone replacement therapy, along with a healthy lifestyle that includes good sleep, regular exercise, a balanced diet, and mental activity.
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I can totally relate to everything here. I have always been a very articulate and sharp person at work and my job is very intellectual. Brain fog is impacting my work a lot, especially if I have to present in front of senior leaders almost every day… leave out the emotional rock roller coaster I have to manage too…
I cannot take HRT. I have been told taking very large amounts of creatine can help. The bloating and water retention from that is way too tough on my body. I even had doctors recommend stimulants like medication for the ADHD. I really don’t want to take amphetamines. I eat healthy do sports sleep well and everything else that I can think of to maintain my health during this rocky journey through perimenopause.
Did anybody else try anything different?0 -
Oh I can totally relate… I remember having to lie down 2-3 times a day just to get through it. Thankfully I was working remotely because there’s no way I could have managed in an office. Like you, I tried all the things people swore worked… and nope, not even multiple cups of coffee helped. In the end, I had some bloodwork done and found out my B12 was basically nonexistent and I had hypothyroidism. Starting thyroid meds honestly changed my life (just my experience of course... but wanted to share in case it helps) You might want to check in with a Nurse here or have a chat with your Coach - sometimes digging a little deeper can uncover what’s really going on. Hang in there!
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@Susan - thank you for sharing your story. We are not alone! Funny, you mentioned B12 and hypothyroidism. I had some blood work done and actually had found out I Low Iron. I’m on iron pills to regenerate the iron and this is really helping for my energy levels. Brain fog is still there though. I’m getting new blood work done and will see with my MD if it might be B12 or Thyroid. Thanks and hang in there!
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