Estrogen blockers: Is there anything that helps with brain fog?

Posted by kbc123 @kbc123, Apr 1, 2025

Hi i.v been on oestrigen blockers for a few months now and they are causing brain fog . Is there any thing that could help this ?

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If anything, the neurofeedback is the best route, as the effects are permanent to your sub-conscious. It takes many session to retrain your subconscious to self-regulate. Its not instantaneous like medications but long term if you stick with it. I finished 10 sessions, cost is low after insurance, however I have 20-30 sessions to go.

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@kathy913wi, I hope you saw the helpful posts you received from @triciaot and @mcallaham71. I moved your post to this related discussion so you can see more helpful tips:
- Estrogen blockers: Is there anything that helps with brain fog?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/oestrigen-blockers-brain-fog/

You might also be interested in this discussion:
- Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cancer-related-brain-fog/

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@colleenyoung I have been on this drug for about three weeks now. The one very strange side effect is that I have vivid and lucid dreams, I believe I have had dreams about almost everyone I’ve ever interacted with has been in them! I suppose I could gain weight, but I’ve tried to watch what I eat and stick to my program so it’s kind of a balance. I don’t lose I don’t gain. It’s also the one my doctor recommended for me based on my condition.

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I’ve been taking anastrozole for 15 mos
Stage 1a bc also postmenopausal. Definitely experiencing short term memory side effects. I take codliver supplements also walk and weight train daily
Along with crossword and scrabble puzzles. I’ve read that the internet has caused many ppl to have a short term memory loss. So I try to minimize
Scrolling. Hope this helps
Also I take a b complex vitamin daily

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