Posted by SLS on February 12, 2013, at 23:03:30
In reply to Re: Brain Fog Success Stories? » SLS, posted by schleprock on February 12, 2013, at 22:41:25
> > > I have had an increase in brain fog over the last 5 years and it's gotten to the point where I feel a lot of pressure in my head/eyes and have poor memory and concentration and the world feels far away. I'm not sure if it's related to medication, diet, or anything else. Been on medications for over 13 years. I am starting a gluten free diet and have seen a little improvement in the last 2 weeks but still struggling.
> > > Anyone had any success relieving brain fog? If so, what caused it, what'd you do, and how are you now?
> > > Thanks!
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> > An atypical antipsychotic might be worth looking into. I am partial to Abilify and Zyprexa. Many people describe Zyprexa as producing clarity of thought. It is unfortunate that it has metabolic side effects. Saphris is a drug to take note of.
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> > It is critical to reduce anxiety in order to address your cognitive impairments. If modafinil, ampthetamine, atomoxetine, methylphenidate, and donepezil don't produce improvements, then you might need to check out an AP or a benzodiazepine. I wonder if Trileptal would be helpful.
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> > Is there any bipolar stuff going on with you or family members?
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> > - Scott
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> Scott, are you saying that modafinil would be a more healthy option, while APs would be left as a last resort?
I think that really depends upon the extent to which anxiety is driving the brain-fog and derealization. I am trying to remain objective when it comes to the use of APs. I remember being very much against trying Zyprexa when it first came out. I was very worried about contracting tardive dyskinesia. I can understand how that would be a global concern of others who have not yet come to the conclusions that the modern AAPs are much safer than the older drugs. Personally, I would not leave an AAP as a last resort, but this will depend upon one's responsiveness to stimulants and the presence of anxiety. There are lots of things one can do.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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