Cognitive difficulties ("fibro fog")
Cognitive impairment specifically associated with fibromyalgia, characterised by memory difficulties, poor concentration, word-finding problems, and mental cloudiness. Known colloquially as "fibro fog" and a significant driver of disability in fibromyalgia.
Quick answer
Fibro fog (ICD-10: M79.7 associated feature; ICD-11: MG30.01 associated feature) is a prominent fibromyalgia symptom driven by disrupted sleep and central sensitisation. Sleep improvement and graded exercise have the strongest evidence. Medication review is important. Brahmi and Shirodhara have traditional use with emerging support.
Recognition
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Difficulty finding words or losing the thread of a sentence
Short-term memory lapses for routine tasks or conversations
Difficulty processing complex information or following instructions
Mental fatigue after modest cognitive effort
A sense of thinking through cotton wool or fog
What is Cognitive difficulties ("fibro fog")?
Cognitive impairment specifically associated with fibromyalgia, characterised by memory difficulties, poor concentration, word-finding problems, and mental cloudiness. Known colloquially as "fibro fog" and a significant driver of disability in fibromyalgia.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Cognitive difficulties ("fibro fog"), grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Nervous system regulation, brain function, and neural pathways.
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