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Just out of curiosity, have you seen a neurologist for the memory issues? Maybe have a brain MRI to see if it might be neurological ? The thing is there are so many issues where memory and falls and other cognitive issues are symptoms that it's hard to figure out where it comes into play.

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@laurie6 @jerrysgirl3 Our bodies are amazing machines. And as such, it is a huge balancing act, as we all find out. Sometimes we find out the hard way. Between different health conditions, taking different medications, our basic diet, how much exercise we are able and can do [and the resulting muscle chemistry changes]. What works for me possibly won't for you, and vice vetsa. But, sharing our successes and failures help us see what others do and can try. we become label readers, for sure!

Hydration is also something to think about everyday, even as the weather turns cooler. It can affect our memory, movement, and blood values in labwork.

I take iron chelate as a supplement, which is kindest to my system as an iron supplement. As a kidney disease patient on dialysis, my vitamins are Rena-Vite, which has no phosphorous [a bad thing for my case]. I watch my diet carefully for sodium, calcium, protein, phosphorous, and potassium. I also deal with gout, so shellfish, pork, and purines like mushrooms are off my list.

Thank you both for sharing your recent days and trying things. Experimenting to see what works can be a "pain in the shorts" but have positive outcomes.
Ginger

Not yet but it’s on the list!

Thanks for asking.

Only 3 more days of antibiotic infusions for the thumb…

Review of all with primary care Dr in the first week of October.

Lots of overlapping symptoms and this sort of thing happens for a while, then by the time I’m seen, it’s fine.

Will see and check back.