Questions on brain fog, concentration and memory loss during menopause
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2016
- This week Eileen answers three more of your recent questions on brain fog, memory loss, lack of concentration and how the menopause impacts these areas.
Thank you, you are making me feel so much better. No one told me about this. My memory has taken a down turn, & I am relatively young. I felt like I needed a brain mri or an early Alzheimer’s test. You have such comforting mannerisms.
You are so welcome, amywjn, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk 💕 Hope you are doing well. Your videos are still doing women a good service.
Thank you so much for making me realise that there is nothing wrong with my memory. Your fridge example nailed it for me. I honestly thought I was getting dimentia! Appreciate your videos so much
You are so welcome! :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
You are a blessing from God! Some of my friends did not believe me when I said my memory fog was due to menopause. Thank you so much for this informaition.!
Glad I could help!
Has it eased up at all since you posted a year ago? I'm really struggling and afraid it will last forever.
I am from America. Thank you ...I am experiencing this trouble. I mixed up names...my secretary laugh at me...and made fun of me. I went home and cried. It was very upsetting.
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Thank you so much Eileen.
can't seem to read books or focus on things (even things I love) it physically feels like my brain is cooking. I've become terrified I have Alzheimer's and live in fear
Hi Heather
I do hope that the tips in the video will be of benefit for you but if you are still anxious please see your doctor and hopefully they will be able to put your mind at rest.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk please tell me what soap you use to wash your face and body? Thanks
Hi Norma
I use an organic face wash and I love organic olive oil or argan oil soaps. I get these from my local health shop so there is a good variety to chose from. You don't need to get expensive ones, as long as they are organic that is fine!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Omg you're not alone, it happens to me too, and I feel so scared that I am getting Alzheimer's.
Very helpful informations.Thanks.
Thank you so much for this helpful information. I was so worried about myself and thought I was in early stage of Alzheimer's. I even talk to my doctor about it several times. She advised me to drink gingobiloba, and B12 which I take every day, along with physical excersise and brain puzzles. I also read up alot about the brain fog. I feel so much relief now listening to you and reading every one experiences. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful, Shameeza. Gingko biloba can be really helpful for improving focus, memory and concentration!
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Eileen
This was comforting thank you.
You are welcome Desiree
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Eileen
Thank you so much for this video ❤
You're welcome Lazita!
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Eileen
Thank you kind lady for very good information.
You are welcome Irene.
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Eileen
Thank you so very much, please keep up the great work. it’s so very helpful during this life changes. Brain fog is scary. I’m eating plant based whole food, take bio identical hormones replacement, vitamin and supplements and am still going through this nightmare, including fatigue.
Thank you! Please do let us know how you get on.
I have also been losing more of my short term memory. I was very worried. I feel I have "cotton wool" in my brain and keep forgetting things. I am in my early 50s. It it quite distressing at times. I don't have "hot flushes" as much as before, but still feel hot surgers in my body during the day or at night.
Hi Lisa
Hopefully, the tips above will be of benefit for you; don't forget the water as this can often help really quickly!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you So much for all over all support Xx
You're welcome Susie!
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Eileen
Thank you once more time A Vogel .
My question is: I experience some symptom in my head or brain fill like things are running inside .I went twice to my doctor he can found anything just prescribed me 6 months with depression tables what can I do ?to help me not filling like that?A Vogel help me? Anyone else have or went through before with such a symptom?
Hi Gorette
This is a bit of a mystery symptom! I can suggest a few things for you to try, to see if they help.
Make sure you are drinking plenty of plain water every day as dehydration can affect the brain.
Try to avoid caffeine and high salt and sugar foods
Stiff shoulder/neck muscles could be a trigger so you may find a shoulder/neck massage helpful
Neuralgia of the facial nerves could be a factor so you may find acupuncture helpful
A trapped nerve in the neck could trigger nerve pain so a Chiropractor could be helpful
Toothache or poor dental hygiene could be a factor so it may be worth checking with your dentist.
Hope these help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk thank you for the answer I will try so
As women, we seem to have to think about everyone else instead of looking after ourselves....start looking after yourself, number 1 priority....most definitely when going through the perimenopause....
Well said Jammy! :)
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Eileen
Oh thank god for that. I thought I was getting dementia. Everyday I go upstairs and relax for 45 mins..
Fantastic Jacqueline, this is so important, well done!
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Eileen
Hi I am 55 an I have bad sleeping problem is it menpuose I feel like I going crazy
Hi Chandai
Yes, poor sleep is a really common menopause symptoms so you are not alone here! I have posted a video blog on sleep and how you can help yourself so please do take a look.
www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-to-sleep-better-during-menopause/
Best Wishes
Eileen
The brain fog! Then the massive body exhaustion and crying and then IBS
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Hi could you please explain is it good to take hrt or is it better not to and if you did take hrt does the symptoms come back when you stop taking them and do you have to go through it from where you left
Hi there, I can't say whether it is good to take HRT or not, some women do find it helpful and others prefer to take that natural route. But yes, when you take HRT it delays the menopause in a sense so when you come off HRT the symptoms can return if you are still in menopausal years or can be caused by the drop in synthetic hormones from the HRT. This can be minimised by tapering off HRT slowly.
@@AvogelCoUk is health and her perimenopause mind+ any good and would they slow down the process of perimenopause or menopause and if you come of them will the symtoms come back
I also would like to thank you for getting back to me and helping me and woman like you you are a good soul a beautiful person
@@stirandfry2934 unfortunately, I don't know much about this product, sorry. It's best to contact them directly with your query and, hopefully they will be able to help you
@@stirandfry2934 you're welcome and thank you for your lovely comments!
What about HRT???
Hi Dorothy
I am sorry but we can't make any recommendations regarding HRT, you would need to discuss this with your doctor.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Try online groups...
There are times I can't recall doing some actions..is it normal
Yes, we can go into 'automatic pilot' mode more often!
Best Wishes
Eileen
How long these symptoms last?
Hi Regina
This is a really difficult question to answer as it is different for everyone, sorry. However, this can sometimes depend on your general health, stress levels and diet so looking after yourself well can often lead to a shorter menopause!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Now the biggest question is: How long does this last?
Hi DM
Unfortunately, this is a difficult question to answer as it is different for every woman, sorry. For some it may last just a short while or it could be a phase that lasts for a year or more but for some it may occur all through the menopause.
Doing some of the self-care tips such as drinking more water and eating well can often be of benefit in decreasing the severity or duration of this.
Sorry, I can't be more precise.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thanks for the science behind these symptoms
My mum hallucinates, but communicates fine
Hi Ifeoma
Hallucinations are quite rare in the menopause so it is important that your mum sees her doctor about this.
the symptoms disappear in a year or 2 doesn't seem to be true for anyone I know.
Unfortunately, it is different for everyone, some will see symptoms ease quickly but, for others, symptoms can go on for years
Does menopause cause pain in the back
Hi Olufunke
Yes, this is quite a common symptom!
Best Wishes
Eileen