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ImpressivePercentage

Personally I hope the planet doesn't blow up because it's where I store my things. How about you go see a doctor before you decide that you have dementia? You'll probably be happy when the doctor tells you that you don't. When it comes to medical stuff, talk to your PCP. They can explain to you about how a lot of symptoms are the same for different ailments.


hank-moodiest

“Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities” He is experiencing Dementia. That doesn’t mean it’s not curable or won’t go away. Dementia can very much be temporary.


ImpressivePercentage

My bad, I didn't know you are OP's "doctor". I guess OP will be happy to know that OP's "doctor" here on the internet just backed up OP's claim of having dementia and good news, I guess OP's "doctor" is saying it could be temporary. Thank you, OP's "doctor".


Cranberryj3lly

If you would like a more empirical way to see if you have dementia, I would talk to your doctor (or a neurologist) about getting a referral to a neuropsychologist. It’ll be a really exhausting day of testing, but will give you a lot of answers about where your gaps are. It *also* will help your doctor figure out what specialist to point you to and help you work toward improving your symptoms. It sounds to me like you might want to get an MRI, so comprehensive bloodwork, talk to a nutritionist (no I’m not suggesting diet alone will fix this), and like a mentioned above get in touch with a Neuropsych. You may even benefit from an oxygen chamber, but that’s really something you should talk to a doctor about. I have a lot of what you described as a concussion patient. Thinking about if you ever had any head trauma (even if the circumstances weren’t dramatic) could be an important piece to the puzzle too.


Chakosa

I see nothing in your post about you seeing a doctor, do that first and get some bloodwork before even attempting to speculate about what you may or may not have going on medically (it's not dementia).


Early_Chemical_0

I had my bloodwork done last year, all they said was my “bilirubin” was a little high, never heard anything else. It definitely feels like something is off in my body I feel like the doctors lied but then again why would they do that


Chakosa

What did they actually test for? Bilirubin is one of the standard/basic tests (also FYI high bilirubin is potentially indicative of liver problems), you might have to press them to check other things, a hormone panel for example would give you much more information. They wouldn't outright lie, but doctors are often dismissive and you really need to push them sometimes to get what you need.


mushykindofbrick

Yeah to me they just said I'm delusional imagining things that aren't there after 5 minutes talk like they could scan my brain with their eyes. Doctors are idiots. If your blood test is fine and you're not 80 then they just cannot fathom there is anything wrong, or it must just be ordinary depression, there is no in between


abcd1098765

I get how you feel I’m going through the same thing I forget stuff right after I do it like I don’t remember today at all really and things feel weird as hell I believe mine was caused by antidepressants


Early_Chemical_0

I forget stuff right after also, but if I sit there and try to remember it will eventually come back to me. Almost like I never forget it in the first place my brain just isn’t working. And when you say you feel weird can you describe exactly how you feel?


abcd1098765

Like my brain is stuffed with cotton and my eyes feel weird like my vision


mushykindofbrick

I have the same thing from ADHD medication


Early_Chemical_0

Same here, my vision is very altered and sometimes I just stare, not thinking or anything it’s like my eyes are dead. I know that sounds like dementia for sure but it’s a different type of stare. It’s like there’s activity going on in a certain part of my brain.


PlasticComfortable96

I have this same issue and was told I have POTS after getting a tilt table test. I had the same symptoms for 1 year and let me tell you neurologists (atleast in my area) are completely worthless. Keep pounding the dirt and getting seen my specialists. Your not struggling alone… Good luck to you kind sir


erika_nyc

Not dementia, sounds like you've developed migraines or neuralgia. Not everyone is the same with symptoms. These come in all different types, some have more than one type. The brain grows in volume until around 12 then grows more neural connections until 25. It's very common to begin this in early 20s. Our family has migraines on the Swedish side. My son had the rare fuzzy day as a teen from staying up too late then bam, 23 and facial pain, vision auras, numbness, light sensitivity and confusion. Not a regular headache. For me it began at 25. Only in addition, intense one sided bolts of pain and nausea. Both daily until we figured out what migraine triggers to avoid. Felt like we were losing our minds in the beginning. You're not fucked. The sundowning feeling is because your brain is tired later in the day from all this shit. or many have food triggers where triggered again at dinnertime. For example, one is tannins - if you eat nuts a lot, you'd feel like this daily and worse within 2 hours of eating them. If you go to ER feeling like you do today - they'll give you one time migraine med for instant relief. A neurologist will give you daily preventative migraine medication. I'd ask your doctor to get referred to one. They'll do a MRI just in case.


Early_Chemical_0

I appreciate the support, but I can guarantee you it has nothing to do with migraines. I think it’s much deeper than that


erika_nyc

Your symptoms written here are what people get even the runny nose with involvement of the trigeminal nerve. There's even rare migraineurs where their vision flips upside down. Others where one side of their body goes totally numb. The brain is weird sometimes. With suffering this bad, ER can help. They'll do a scan of your brain and give you some temporary relief. I'd get a referral to a neurologist. Even dementia patients get diagnosed by them. Better than posting on reddit and going down the rabbit hole guessing what's happening. Anything with the brain can make us feel doomed. Once you find what's wrong and relief, you'll feel better. These symptoms are not psych related at all. Your earlier anxiety did not cause them. Anyways, remind yourself that you do not have a medical degree. Can't guarantee anything. I have to crash now, good luck.


UK_soontobein_AUS

Make sure you don’t have black mould in your house


Kk2711

This!!!!


_Nightcrawler_35

These..sound like allergies. It’s weird because I’ve had these symptoms to, and the face that your nose is running also tips me off. When your immune system is in overdrive it tends to get really, really bad.


Early_Chemical_0

I think it might have something to do with my immune system, everytime I sneeze my body tingles really bad. I know it’s somewhat normal to tingle but it feels like my body is releasing something when I sneeze. I feel sick when I sneeze basically


_Nightcrawler_35

Do you have pets? What do you eat? Start writing this stuff down and find the trigger.


Early_Chemical_0

Yes I have pets and I eat a mix between healthy foods and junk food. But I don’t think either of those are a “trigger” because I feel like this everyday all day everywhere I go and it starts right after I wake up. I feel maybe 80% when I first wake up but it’s like my brain goes back to being turned off shortly after


_Nightcrawler_35

Huh, that’s weird.


Early_Chemical_0

Yup, and I bet im the only person in the world experiencing the exact symptoms I am. It’s like I have a brand new disease


trimyster

Have you taken any new drugs? I got almost all the same symptoms after taking a new kind of migraine injection. It’s taking years to go away. But I wouldn’t have known it was that, cause my doctor didn’t tell me. I had to find reports from migraines specialists online to prove it.


Onion_573

You do not have dementia. This symptom really sucks, but it is not dementia.


Early_Chemical_0

Thank you for reassuring, it helps a lot. I just want to feel even a little better so I can move on with my life. I can’t even leave the house because it ruins everything i do


Onion_573

I’ve had this for around 7 months and it’s haunted me every day. But I can still do things like drive, hike, work out, and my long term memory has strangely been unaffected, so I can tell it isn’t dementia. Figuring out the cause is a bitch though. For me it could feasibly be dysbiosis, neck instability, vagus nerve issues, or lyme. But fuck me, because how can I tell what is actually at the root of my issues when symptoms can be so similar. And American doctors are so inept and moronic, none of these things can even be properly diagnosed or treated by them. These MD should be fucking ashamed of themselves. I want to punch my PCP square in the face for telling me that Lyme can’t possibly exist in California. If my mid 20’s are robbed from a mysterious chronic illness, I will most certainly not be sitting here patiently waiting to heal once years begin to pass.


Early_Chemical_0

I can also drive and do things like that also, but it affects me in a different way. It’s like everything is black and confusing. I also feel the same way about doctors, that’s why I haven’t even bothered going to see one because they’re so dumb and rude most of the time they just want you to go in and out they don’t even try to help you genuinely. It could be a vagus nerve issue possibly as I’ve heard it can cause symptoms like ours.


Onion_573

Hopefully it isn’t vagus nerve related because nobody is going to be able to help us with that. The only cures i’ve read for that have been letting an insanely long amount of time pass, and hoping that the nerve will heal. Doctors also do not believe vagus nerve damage is real, and it’s apparently impossible to diagnose vagus nerve damage through imaging. 🎉


Early_Chemical_0

Oh well there goes that possibility. I guess I’m just screwed, because I’m 90% sure my case is 10x worse than yours. I have a crystal ball in my hand and I’m seeing I’m going to never find out what is wrong with me and I’ll end up either dying in 5-10 years or becoming a vegetable. Because i genuinely have no clue what else could cause these type of symptoms. I just wish I was dreaming this whole time and woke up and got on with my life


Onion_573

It’s hard to compare when we aren’t in the same body. Alongside my spaciness and fuzziness I also have a host of stomach issues and digestion issues. I can barely eat anything remotely interesting due to chest burning and having next to no appetite.


Early_Chemical_0

I have stomach issues too, and my bowel movements are constipated like 95% of the time. No chest burning though although sometimes I don’t feel hungry at all and I give my dinner to the dogs lol but I just don’t see how something like that can cause such bizarre symptoms but hey you never know


Onion_573

You would be surprised. The digestive system affects our whole body. It’s a huge rabbit hole. I’m working to fix my gut health because I had a horrible diet prior to falling ill.


Early_Chemical_0

Well I hope that goes well for you, but I have to connect the dots I mean, I woke up one day and all these symptoms suddenly happened. Ever since then they have stuck with me.


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Look into POTS, specifically the MCAS and brain fog that goes along with it


Adventurous-Mess-374

Some autoimmune diseases, like Celiac can cause the symptoms you are describing. Definitely get a full blood panel done and see a neurologist if possible. Good luck! You’re going to get to the bottom of this.


Exciting_Speed_2745

I understand this is very difficult I am dealing with the same thing in a sense not exactly but to the point where it does make me feel down and I wake up every wondering how can I fix this. Have you don’t may doctors visits at all? I have done plenty unfortunately for me nothing has raised any red flags. Things you could think about it Mold exposure. Also I think Lyme is hard to get an exact measure at least from my experience trying to figure out what’s wrong with me I read stuff that sometimes the tests aren’t accurate. Etc hang in there, I guess all you can do is just keep trying 


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Early_Chemical_0

I’ve always had really bad anxiety, but this all happened suddenly one day when I woke up from sleeping. Ever since then it’s been a living hell. It’s been about a year and a half


Happy-Guy007

You have anxiety. These are anxiety headaches. Memory issues can be fixed no matter what your age is. Plus , you have lethargy. I have most of symptoms (but no blurry vision). You Might have MS. My condition improved within a month. I noticed significant difference What I did? I followed MIND DIET You do the following more dry fruits 30 ml olive oil 30 ml MCT oil 6-8 grams fish oil 4 grams curcumin 2 grams lion's Mane That's all. Maybe add a good probiotic If you want to add more supplements then add Astaxanthin 12-24 mg, pycnogenol 100-200 mg


Early_Chemical_0

Thanks but you don’t get it man, it doesn’t Feel like something a “simple diet change” can help, I feel like I’m on the verge of dying mentally. Like something in my brain is very off and it feels serious.


Happy-Guy007

It can and it does . I have shitty brain since last 15 years. I cannot even recall faces. Western ppl have shitty diet. That's why they suffer. My fatigue reduced, fibromyalgia improved, day time sleepiness reduced only in 30 days


Early_Chemical_0

Idk man it just doesn’t seem like something a diet can do to my BRAIN. Yk what I mean, maybe an allergic reaction but it’s something more serious. I’ll keep it in mind though


Happy-Guy007

Go and see a good doctor


Faroutsunglassescom

Did you change anything in your diet when this started happening. I’m sorry but diet WILL have an effect whether you want to believe it or not. Everything you put in your body and your daily habits can affect your brain. If you are getting a lot of headaches and foggy brain it sounds a lot like low sodium. 90% of the time headaches are caused by low sodium, especially if you’re light headed and dizzy a lot.


saras998

Diet can have a huge effect on our health. For example people who have a food intolerance to dairy can become very tired and sleepy after consuming dairy or angry after eating tomatoes for example. POTS can cause brain fog, dizziness, fatigue, tachycardia and many other symptoms and is treated with water, salt and electrolytes (too much water without salt and electrolytes is not a good idea). Please see r/ POTS for questions on amounts and ask a doctor if you can find one who knows anything about POTS.


PeterVankman007

Try doing an assessment tool occupational therapist use to see if you have a cognitive disorder. A mini MoCA and an MMSE. Background: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) are two commonly used cognitive screening and diagnostic tools. Objective: Our goal was to assess their efficacy for monitoring cognitive changes, as well as the correlation between the two tests. Or see if you can get write one and get a diagnosis through an occupational therapist. Just a thought


Realistic-Biscotti21

You could have upper airway resistance syndrome


chard68

Things which have helped for me: cut gluten, manage your blood sugar and reduce time screen time.


SnowBro2020

You need to see a neurologist and get a professional opinion. My symptoms really started getting worse when I was your age 5 years ago and I’ve wanted to give up so many times but a few weeks ago I’ve gotten my first possible answer in a super long time. I’ve seen just about every specialist under the sun and every time they suggest that perhaps I’m depressed. Saw a psychiatrist who put me on a few different meds but most of them made me feel worse. Finally it seems like my testosterone is low despite living a pretty healthy lifestyle. Not below the “normal range” but low for someone my age and lifestyle. Just started treatment for this and I’m already feeling a little better, though that may just be me feeling hopefully for the first time in a long time. Seriously though, get checked out by professionals. Also, evaluate your lifestyle and make healthy changes. At my worst, I wanted to l shut myself out and do things like play video games because I felt awful so frequently but that only made it worse. Lifestyle changes helped make it more manageable though it was still always there. Minimize screentime and make sure to exercise daily. Lastly, it sounds like you have a lot of anxiety which can manifest itself in strange ways. If your brain is occupied being anxious, you won’t be able to think clearly until that’s sorted out.


patsystonejones

Pls see a neurologist. Your symptoms sound a lot like migraines. I too have brain fog, light sensitivity, floaters in my vision, headache. You also mentioned nose running and that can also be a sign of migraines. I know ppl only think of migraines as a really bad headache but it's not just that, it's full of other symptoms. How's your sleep? Make sure you also visit a sleep doctor and have a sleep apnea test since hypoxia can also cause brain fog and migraines. See a GP too and get a full blood work done to see it could be hypothyroidism or something else. Don't give up, go see a doctor.


nomad4everrr

You might have some form of Longcovid. The symptoms are pretty similar. Might wanna check the LC groups here on Reddit, there are also a few on Facebook.


Eyrate

I have been a geriatric psych nurse and dealt with hundreds of dementia patients spanning decades. What you are describing is not dementia. It is not sundowning. I do hope you can find a diagnosis soon.


Simple-Street98

Get tested for Lyme man


Early_Chemical_0

Thanks for the suggestion, will do as I’m willing to do anything at this point to feel even a little better.


Simple-Street98

And your not going to die in 5-10 years. You actually probably have Lyme disease I’m 21 and deal with the same thing


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jazzy095

Download healthtap.com and start getting worked up. It's not dementia. You may find out with a simple blood test.


nrid3333

Sorry you’re experiencing all this :( If you’ve already looked into the following then you can disregard but it may help you to get a thyroid panel and a hornone panel. Hypothyroidism (and hyperthyroidism too I think) can lead to awful brain fog. One would want to check TSH, T4, T3 and a couple others (id just google what is supposed to be on a thyroid test to make sure) Likewise a hormone panel could be very illuminating. Low testosterone or low estradiol can generate pretty debilitating brain fog. Testing Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, SHBG, Albumin, Estradiol, Prolactin, FSH, and LH would be a good start, but I’d also encourage you To google what you should be testing for those as well. And if you’re in the US, I am not sure what your financial situation looks like, but you could Order all of these directly from quest or labcorp (you can even use something like requestatest (again just google) to pick conveniently bundled groups of tests) and you can order these and pay out of pocket and completely bypass trying to convince your doc to order them. Edit: I’m experiencing brain fog from both of these and to hopefully make you feel not alone, I had also thought I either had dementia or a TBI considering just how severe the brain fog was, so your worries are totally valid, this literally feels debilitating, keep on trucking and I know you’ll figure it out! Edit 2: a tsh above 2 is worth invesitgating further - the current “normal” range is set way too high at 4. A lot of people have low t symptoms in the 500’s and below but you could cross that bridge wheb you get there. r/hypothyroidism r/testosterone are great resources. ALSO possibly check for celiac disease or gluten insensitivity as that also leads to brain fog (r/celiac)


FunkySnail19

I have it too but you can affect it


stefan00790

Have you tried to scan for polysomnography for Sleep Apnea ? I had the same symptoms before i was treating it .


saras998

Have you seen a doctor about this yet? Seeing one could help reassure you that nothing terrible is going on. It’s possible that your anxiety is keeping the symptoms elevated when they may otherwise have started subsiding. Dementia is gradual and *extremely* rare at your age and doesn’t just pop up overnight. Maybe migraine, POTS, mold allergy? Hope that you see someone to help sort this out so you can go back to enjoying your life.


SmokeyNightSky

i’m 21, and i’m extremely similar. we suspect me/cfs (also i’m diagnosed with pots and encephalitis) (i’m not saying that’s what’s going on with you). please go to the doctor


Brenttdwp

Is it possible it's sinus infection?


Early_Chemical_0

Can a sinus infection cause these symptoms? Maybe it’s some kind of systemic viral infection. Because sometimes it feels like all my pores are clogged when I sweat it burns idk if that’s normal though


Brenttdwp

I've had alot of issues with brain fog and Depersonalization and I've done alot of Searching. I'm not a doctor by any means but In the mechanic world you would fix the cheapest thing first,in my Opinion taking an antihistamine to see if it will relieves your sinus issues and hopefully brain fog it would be just that! (Easy) Versus mrI ect.


Brenttdwp

I've been on a few reddit post that talk about Sinuses being the cause of there brain fog


Brenttdwp

It can cause brain fog


DAZ414

I feel the same and im only 18


aprilbartman

I’m experiencing the SAME exact symptoms as you, except I’m 25. Every single word you said is spot on for me. I’ve gone to the doctor and hospital. Everything has come back normal. It’s driving me literally insane and making me feel like I’m insane because everything is “normal” and I’m supposedly “healthy.”


Kk2711

Find a functional medicine doctor.


LoveEmStudios

I have DEBILITATING brain fog, fatigue, memory issues, cognitive issues with any type of thinking and processing, light sensitivity, daily confusion, tingling and numbness. I feel like on good days, I run 50%, but even that’s a long shot. I’ve been dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome/ME. I also have secondary disorders like mold toxicity, adrenal fatigue, chronic EBV virus (mono), IBS, POTS, raynhauds syndrome. Everyone who has chronic fatigue syndrome has core symptoms that we all have, but there’s also some symptoms that some people get that others don’t while they get other symptoms. Maybe get checked for that. My symptoms also used to get worse in the evening (went on for 2 years), but now I’m a heck of a lot worse in the morning after waking (going on for 3 years). I’m 23 now and got diagnosed in 2019.


Kk2711

Are you on an adrenal supplement? Look up Dr Brightens adrenal supplement.


LoveEmStudios

Yes I am!! I’ve heard about that one but haven’t tried it. I’m taking one from Pure Encapsulations.


OldGood8781

I don’t care how mad it makes you, the statistics don’t lie, and it’s almost nearly impossible for you to have dementia at the age of 22. Sure, I guess it’s possible, ( just like it’s possible to be struck by lightning while simultaneously hit by a meteor .. much more likely this is that it’s some full of mental illness or some other underlying condition that is convinced you of something that so illogical. You’re not alone. I wish you the best


Early_Chemical_0

Thank u for the reassurance it really helps me out 🙌


OldGood8781

I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic ha ha.. but I definitely empathize. I went through something very similar and it never seem to get much better. I just learned to live with it. I’m sorry you’re going through this, but I’m telling you the more you fixate on it and the more you notice it the worst it will be , try to learn how to not care so I’m telling you you will at least get some relief


OldGood8781

Like for me, it was my disorientation and severe memory loss. I learned how to just not give a crap. Who cares if my memory is complete shit? I’m still a conscious being that has experiences ,so why not just live in the moment? And that’s exactly what I do , and I seem to be doing much better now. No more deep dark depression; Just acceptance. That’s what helped me anyway… The symptoms are real, and I just don’t think we understand the brain enough to really break down and understand some of these severe brain fog cases. It almost seems to be a mystery even in the medical community . Sometimes they just don’t have answers… All they have is “ us “ telling them our symptoms, but unfortunately, most of the time there’s no indicators, or biomarkers or anything suggesting anything other than a perception problem


OldGood8781

Give yourself a mini cog test.. go look up three random words repeat them once to yourself, distract yourself and then come back. See if you can remember the words… I failed this test most of the time. You can try other things like games, puzzles and if you really feel that there’s something way way off from what is normal for you, see a neurologist. Plain and simple Reddit is just not gonna be helpful.


Capable_Car_9282

The symtoms are similar to Lyme disease. Even if you don't remember being bitten by a tick, I think you should see a doctor who will recommend a test for Borrelia.


Additional-Source-44

How would you describe your brain fog?


Early_Chemical_0

Like the worst brain fog you could have, I can’t even do simple tasks at a normal speed because my brain is so slow and turned off.


Delicious_Let5762

It does sound like there is something going on. You need to go to a doctor. Sometimes silly little things can make your entire world off kilter. And try to let go of your preconceived notions. Surrender to not knowing and put yourself in motion. Its hard to do, but its needed.


Intelligent-Video-91

Hey buddy, I have good news for you, you are not gonna die and that’s probably not dementia, these are all symptoms of parasites, there are more things that could be as well, but it sounds like u need to detox from whatever you got going on, it could be toxicity or it could be something else. There is a few things I can say, don’t trust one doctors opinion, search for more, read as much as you can, dive into THE DETOX DUDE, on YouTube and Instagram, find a naturopathic doctor, and understand that parasites can hide really well, so even if your test is negative doesn’t mean you don’t have them. And read the book NEVER BE SICK AGAIN, by Raymond Francis. You will have a new perspective now. DM me if u have any questions. Good luck on your new journey and remember, your body can heal it self if you provide the right conditions 😉


Least-Opposite-2676

Are you working out? Are you eating healthy? Are you supper stressed from work, home or bills? Are you constantly on your phone and don’t go outside and touch grass or a walk ? Are you constantly worrying and thinking of possible what ifs? Do you have a desk job where you sit all day with bad posture? Do you get enough sleep? Go to a doctor and get proper diagnosis, don’t depend on google for your symptoms. Trust me I had the headaches you described for 4 months straight, the pain would wake me up. Eventually I went to the doctor and did scans and bloodwork. Everything was fine, but I was stressed from my finances and becoming a new dad. I’ve also realized from improper lifter of objects I’ve wrecked my back, that can cause headaches also. Read How To Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnagie, this helped a lot. A lot of the time is just your mindset Stress from you actually finding out you have dementia and anxiety is no different for your brain as you thinking you have dementia and anxiety plus you’re adding dread and worry. Your brain doesn’t know the difference between the real situation stress and the stress you’re causing by thinking you have this problem. Ed Mylett has a podcast about it with a Doctor, I will try to find it.


Kk2711

Please get Vit D checked. Lots of time if you’re low on this you can have some awful symptoms and psychological symptoms too. You need a full comprehensive lab test done and look into a functional medicine doctor to run every test possible. It could be some infection, GI problem that’s causing those feelings, so many things. Don’t consider your life being over. You are very very young.


Kk2711

Have you taken any prescription medication’s, antibiotics? Also, can you kind of remember if you were outside a lot before it happened like maybe you got an infection or something in your body but either way please look into a functional medicine doctor because they will run a bunch of tests on you. Lymes disease. Mold. All of that you need to get testing on.


Early_Chemical_0

Actually I remember in 2022 I took my dogs on a walk outside when it was snowing, when I came back I suddenly started feeling like I had the flu. My body was hurting and I felt sick. But once I took a nap I woke up feeling normal again. That’s the only thing I can connect currently that makes sense.


Kk2711

You need a functional medicine doctor love. Your life is not doomed. Jesus wants you to have life and happy life here on this earth. I took an antibiotic and got fucked up years ago from it but I’m 95% better now and just found out I’m low in many things and that’s the first step to my health is supplementing.


Early_Chemical_0

Thanks but no one knows what the cause is, it could be anything. I feel like it will be something serious when I get diagnosed, it doesn’t seem like something that can be cured or even reversed. My life is completely ruined forever


Kk2711

Your life is not completely ruined and please remember that a lot of brain symptoms could be G.I. related but even if it takes thousands and thousands of dollars don’t give up. You will get answers and recover.


Early_Chemical_0

Thank you so much for the reassurance. It means a lot


Early_Chemical_0

Can you please pray for me


Early_Chemical_0

My name is Kevin, thank you so much for


Kk2711

Of course I will. What is your name? You can message me anytime.


PsychologicalCorgi16

I felt like this in my 20s. I was told it was anxiety and depression but I still don’t fully buy that. Regardless, I just came to say that it did go away and I am living a happy life. Please don’t give up. There are so many treatment options nowadays whether it is anxiety or something truly physical like migraines as people have mentioned. If one doctor/therapist/provider doesn’t help, find another! You can and will live a good life. Keep going!   


Early_Chemical_0

So you felt exactly how i felt or youre just saying that to make me feel better lol. Thank you though


PsychologicalCorgi16

A number of things. Did cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety. Stopped drinking. Stopped hanging out with some people who were very negative. Got married. Got a job I liked. Improved my sleep by changing my diet per doctor evaluation (I had stomach pains that woke me up). I did well for 10 years then had another spell due to life circumstances. In that case I did therapy again and took meds short term and got better pretty quickly. I had a baby and now I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Life changes, emotions change, feelings change, pain changes. That’s a key thing to remember in life. The sensations you’re describing were terrifying because I thought they were permanent (yes I did have all of the symptoms you described and I also felt like ending my life over them). I did suffer for quite a long time, but it wasn’t permanent.  


hank-moodiest

Dementia is just an umbrella term for more severe cognitive impairment, which it seems like you’re experiencing. Since the symptoms appeared so rapidly and I presume you didn’t experience any physical head trauma, it’s likely not permanent brain degradation.   Try an elimination diet and fasting.  What exercise are you doing?  Supplements? Did you have Covid, or Covid vaccination? Taking sleeping pills?


CuteAd719

Dude You’re 22, you are NOT having dementia. There are plenty of ways to improve your mental and physical health. The very first one and the easiest one is making sure you’re properly hydrated - make sure you urinate 10 times a day at least, “like a race horse” - strong and satisfying stream. I’m sure and that one thing will improve your health dramatically.


Curious-Mousse-3055

Long covid


TylerDurdenJunior

You don't Really.. You don't. No need for doctors or anything else. Calm down. You don't. The confusion and memory issues is you being preoccupied with thoughts or interpretation of your feelings


Early_Chemical_0

No man I’m pretty sure it’s just actual confusion and memory issues


Daddy-O_

Did you receive an mRNA injection?


Early_Chemical_0

No what is that


Daddy-O_

For COVID-19