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How Often Do Each Person Experience Brain Fog?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
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Lately, I realized I’m forgetting a bit more. It’s not noticeable but enough for me to question it. I don’t remember certain things I learned, at time I’m spaced out and once back I’m in panic mode. Is it due to the hiv, the anxiety and depression?
Currently on Biktarvy, Escitalopram and Amitriptyline

July 8, 2021
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A myHIVteam Member

They're currently no clinical studies that I know of using the brain and HIV but I know that other organs like the heart are being looked at.A while back my cognitive therapist did share with me that a lot of HIV people with advanced HIV , as far as time is concerned ,...do experience some type of memory loss.... having said that my HIV doctor has said that the majority of his aging HIV clients all experience brain fog. I wish more can be studied on this subject... 💋💛💜🧡❤️💙💚🌈🙏😊🤪

July 8, 2021 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

All the time. That's why sticky notes are my best friend

July 8, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member I feel you. I was the same way. I carry a backpack so I remember where I leave my things. I would leave my wallet and car keys in the stores. Imagine walking through the aisle searching or trying to figure out where I parked. It was ongoing for months. I even thought someone stole the truck. I’m learning to pause and calm myself down before I breakout into a full on attack. I’m still new to this and each time I’m learning more. I’m the type to don’t ask and not tell. It leads to nothing but self doubt and angry with myself for forgetting.

August 31, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

Ahhh i love my forgetful moments. I blame it on ny grandma alzheimer and my fathers dementia. Lol.

August 30, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

It happens something similar and i taking biktarvy 2 but i think is the anxiety

July 10, 2021

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