How Common Is Brain Fog during and after COVID-19?

Neurologist Dr. Dona Kim Murphey joins Dr. Ian Smith and Erica who has been suffering from extreme brain fog after recovering from COVID-19. Dr. Murphey shares that in the first couple of months most patients have issues with concentration, and many also report problems with short-term memory. Dr. Murphey also shares that she personally suffered from alien hand syndrome after her 28-day battle with COVID.

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[bens]

I just recovered from covid and I had brain fog and confusion. It was terrifying as I'm a Software Engineer and there was no way I could work being in that condition and I have a family to take care of. I had trouble focusing, dizziness, felt my brain was cloudy, in the evenings it got worse. Some mornings I felt normal for an hour or two. I spoke with a Dr from my Church who explained that my body was seriously lacking essential vitamins and minerals as well as being very dehydrated after fighting covid. I got an IV and a bag of fluid and started taking vitamins that he recommended. Within two days my mind was sharp. Praise God! There is hope, don't give up!

[alhajm.suleman]

So, What is the solution. Does it goes after few months by its own? Does it require other treatment?

[michellemarrs]

I've been dealing with the stress of the Pandemic but not from getting a variant.

[nataliequintana]

My 12 yr old is dealing with brain fog from a covid infection the end of March. She's having a hard time remembering things as well 🥺

[johnocallaghan]

I have it and it reminds me of having a mini concussion or something

[gabriellsbaby]

I was vaccinated and boosted and was lucky to get a less awful variant from my son who had just returned to school. Night sweats 1-2 nights before I developed symptoms and tested positive. For the most part like an easy cold but for the deep tired I felt for a couple days. I am a person with a lot of energy, creativity and I am a multi tasker. I am an early riser and don't require 8 hours of sleep to feel refreshed. I am a week out, no other lasting symptoms other than a little hard to take a good deep breath, sleeping 10-12 hours a day and still tired. I also am having a hard time finding words for everyday objects, very scary, you wouldn't think so until it happens to you. I am not as productive as I was, I am hoping this will go away as my body heals.

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Brain fog can be a symptom of a nutrient deficiency, sleep disorder, bacterial overgrowth from overconsumption of sugar, depression, or even a thyroid condition. Other common brain fog causes include eating too much and too often, inactivity, not getting enough sleep, chronic stress, and a poor diet.👍

[kurtenzena]

i got those!!!! its actually sometimes like getting dementia., im still struggling with my memory, i easily forget things, focus and multi task

[travishamrick]

Dissociation and Derealization is the worst

[sameedtariq]

I always feel like i am the dumbess man on earth

[lisamock]

I have this it's awful. I forget things I have been doing for years at work. I feel like I'm loosing my mind 😏 depression, tingling of hands and feet . I'm never this person, who am I? It's bad 👎

[simurgh]

I have all these symptoms, one example I m a chess player my ranking score go down from 2200 to 1800 level,