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Fibro Fog is a very real and frustrating Fibromyalgia Symptom. It is a state of mental confusion and memory loss that many people with Fibromyalgia experience at some point. Fibro Fog can be aggravated by a variety of factors such as hormonal fluctuations, sleep disturbances, stress, depression, or over-exertion.

Some examples are walking into a room and forgetting why you went there or when a word is on the tip of your tongue. While there isn't a cure of Fibro Fog, I am going to share some tips with you on how to successfully manage it.

How to Manage Fibro Fog

Write Everything Down:

I used to carry a pad of paper and a pen in my purse and had sticky notes everywhere. I now use my iphone as my reminder database. Keeping notes is important because it helps you to remember to do things and it reduces your overall anxiety connected to your forgetfulness.

I keep to do lists on my iphone notepad reminding me of things I need to do. I also make appointments in my phone calendar with an auto reminder. My calender doesn't look like everyone elses. In addition to reminding me of appointments; my calendar reminds me to pay bills, call friends I haven't talked to in a while, or give a heartworm pill to my dog.

Treat Your Symptoms:

Fibro Fog gets worse when your Fibromyalgia Symptoms flare. I experienced debilitating Fibro Fog when I was sleep deprived. I had trouble finding the right words to say and would get lost while driving. Once I got my sleep deprivation under control, my Fibro Fog became much better.

Get a GPS:

One of the things people with Fibro Fog have difficulty with is driving. I get lost driving on roads that I drive on every day! The easiest way to deal with that is by purchasing a GPS. A new GPS will literally talk you through where you are going. Don't be stubborn because you should remember the roads and shouldn't have to buy a GPS. You shouldn't be cursed with Fibromyalgia but you are. Make your life easier. Let the anger go and take the easy way with this one.

Get Active:

Exercise is an important component to getting better. It also helps to clear you head. Not sure where to start? Read my Ezine article about 10 exercises for Fibromyalgia.

Get Mentally Active:

Did you know you can work out your brain like you work out your muscles? It's time to start giving your brain a work out. Start doing cross word puzzles and word finds. Start playing words with friends or take on your kids in a weekend game of Scrabble.

Other great ways to keep your brain in shape is to turn off your tv and start reading. TV is a passive hobby, you need a mentally active one. Keep a journal, start writing poetry. Do something that requires you to think. Your brain will thank you for it!

Margo is a 32 year old who has dealt with Fibromyalgia for most of her life. Through years of trial and error, she developed a program that has helped her to overcome the pain and other symptoms related to this condition. Her website http://helpingfibromyalgia.com/ is dedicated to the At Home Self Treatment of Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain. We have tips to feeling better that include, diet changes, medications, alternative therapies, conventional therapies, Stroga stretching videos and more.

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