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Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Nov 11, 2023 | Replies (52)Comment receiving replies
@chemosavedandruinedmylife Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.I can tell that you’re having an extremely difficult time. And the doctor’s comment was out of line. You have dealt with cancer, surgery,chemo, and now a stressful job. This article talks about brain fog and mentions a few things that might help.
https://www.healthline.com/health/brain-fog#what-is-brain-fog
1. You might make an appointment with your PCP and ask them to include the bloodwork mentioned in the article.
2. Also ask for a review of your medications to determine if any of them are causing your problems
3. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dealing-with-brain-fog/ Patients with autoimmune diseases can also experience brain fog. Check out this discussion in the autoimmune support group for some tips and hints.
4. Talk with your PCP about the amount of stress you feel and how it is impacting your job. You are a strong woman who has been through so much and now you need help
Can you call your PCP and get an appointment
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Thank you so much for responding, yes I'm actually trying to get scheduled now for a two-year neuropsychological follow-up test to see if there are any significant changes from last time. I also will be calling my PCP soon. I feel like everyday needs 48 hours because I never have enough time to do everything I need to do and it takes me longer to do normal things than it used to. But, yes, I am going to try to schedule a follow up with my primary care person, I'm even thinking about requesting FMLA because from what I read it could be a potential resource at least short-term for me to follow up with doctors and just try to "get myself together " more.