Concentration and memory problems
Patients with fibromyalgia can also complain of cognitive issues. Cognitive issues faced in patient of fibromyalgia are termed as “fibrofog.” The presence of these symptoms has been proved by incidence of cognitive issues in fibromyalgia patients. Fibromyalgia can affect working memory, semantic memory, everyday attention, task switching, and selective attention of the patient. One research suggests that fibromyalgia impairs working, episodic, and semantic memory that impersonates about 20 years of aging. These patients have particular problems with memory when tasks are multifaceted and their attention is diverted. Cognitive symptoms in these patients may be aggravated by the presence of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, endocrine disturbances, and pain. Standardized treatment has not yet been discovered. Research has suggested that people living with fibromyalgia are three times more vulnerable to cognitive issues including short-term memory loss. If you are facing any issues regarding cognition and loss of memory, visit your doctor immediately as things can go worse if the treatment is delayed.