Posted by anna on July 10, 1999, at 11:53:37
In reply to Re: Brain fog, posted by Kate on June 29, 1999, at 8:44:37
> > Have you considered that you might have depression and something else ? Brain fog is common in ADD and since you mentioned vision fogging that might sugest something else at work.
> > When someone has run thru all the meds for depression and they don't work it is a good idea to see if there is another condition, alone or with the depression that is causing the problem.
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> > j
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> james has a good point. I just want to mention
> Fibromyalgia (FMS) causes 'brain fog' and for me, when I have a 'flare-up', I have more phsyical pain,
> greater 'brain fog', more depression, AND at times I have touble getting my eyes to focus with a flare-up. Please note - I'm not saying that you have FMS but I strongly agree with james that you should look into the possibly of other causes.
> Take care - KateKate and James are right, brain fog and depression are classic symptoms of lyme disease and chronic fatigue. Did your brain fog start at the same time as your depression or when you started medications? its also part of depression but mine clears up a little when medications are working. I hope this helps. anna
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