Is there any way to treat brain fog from autoimmune illness?

ariza9110,
Vortioxetine is the same drug as Trintellix, in the SSRI group of a million drugs. It's not a new drug.
I have on it MDD + migraines. I lasted about two months. Between weight gain, increased suicidal thoughts and zero positive affect on anything, I will never take it again
In fairness to all antidepressants- none helped me, I just got all the bad effects.
I am 65 now, took Trintellix several years ago, I don't think the drug itself can be changed. I have autoimmune diseases too, + many problems that cause brain fog. In my humble opinion and experience, brain fog seems untreatable, unless you can cure the underlying problem, maybe.
I would research it in depth before trying it. Sorry, I know that isn't what you wanted to hear.
ShelleyW

I do vegan keto for brain fog, because with MS I was suddenly reacting to sugar, specifically most fructose. So wierd to experience, but they have explanations.

I can do low fodmap things like blueberry powder and lemon juice ( I have liquid diet, MS affected swallowing and esophagus. So it's easier yo do special diet because I can design my own). For carbs, I can do malt, because it's glucose glucose not glucose fructose. Agrees more. Near beer, no alcohol, is cheapest way I've found so far🤣

Keto can be dangerous, and should be supervised by a professional. I have a university background in nutrition, and it's still daunting. Have to check all 5 electrolytes all the time etc, I like biosteel hydration because it has everything in the right amount.

I also found that GABA ftom the health food store releases nerve spasms, many people take it begore bed. Depends on the cause of the brain fog, and the other factors. Good luck,
Always consult professional, but keto was like night and day for brain fog.
There may be other ways to get similar results, such as Mediterranean diet with gradually adding more mct oil , but remember, this can only be used as ketones in the body. If there's other diseases and risks then please be careful.
Interesting that we know coconut oil is the usual source of fractionated mct. But I recently learned hood goats cheese ie the old fashioned kind that we can also get in canada, Has mct. That may require more research, but blue zones might have more mct foods.
Coconut oil mct from costco is the best value I found for mcts so far.

Good luck and blessings

Hey, so 3 years ago I lived in a moldy place, and since then I developed brain fog as a reaction to mold, since I became hypersensitive it became chronic and ive been having brain fog 24/7 with no relief, I dont know what to try and if there's any possible way to treat it, if anyone knows about something that might help ill like to hear, thank you.

I have lived with mold-induced brain fog for a long time. I am happy to share what I have learned but want to make sure that I understand your post.

When you say 'moldy place' are you referring to a geographic area (like Florida or Seattle) or your abode?

Do you have other mold-related symptoms (asthma, runny nose, fatigue, heart palpitations, upper and lower GI symptoms, etc.)?

Do your brain fog symptoms vary with mold exposure level?

@jeff0117 -

Hi. I am not the original poster, but can you explain how you were able to confirm indefinitely that your brain fog was caused by mold exposure?

I have asthma with heavy exposures, my brain fog went away at times when I slept in the desert for example, when I mean a moldy place I mean a place which had a lot of mold in it.

@nrd1 -
I have done challenge testing after a cleanup period. When the outdoor mold levels are low I can turn off my mold-related symptoms for a couple of weeks by staying in a highly-filtered ‘residential clean room’, wearing a hooded PAPR (powered air purifying respirator) with a HEPA cartridge when I am ‘dirty’ areas of the house, and staying on a mold-free diet. It doesn’t take a lot of mold to trigger my brain fog and other mold-related symptoms after I have ‘stayed clean’ for a week or so.

You may want to look into Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). There are doctors who are well versed in CIRS, it’s really important to go to a group who understands how to treat CIRS. I have been going through treatment for CIRS for months at this point, but can say I have started to turn a corner. It may be worth checking out.

@winnievo Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m sorry that you’re suffering from CIRS. How did you find the doctors who are treating you now?

Who and where are these CIRS doctors?

My doctors just say it’s all in my head. I must be crazy !!!!