Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Remember When....?

digmom1014

By digmom1014
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

digmom1014 Enthusiast
digmom1014
Posted

Has anyone else experienced whole periods of time that you can't remember? I have people all the time saying to me, remember when we did this or that....but I don't really remember the incident.

I probably have been gluten allergic my whole life but had the added "brain fog" from the chemotheraphy I had several years ago.

Is anyone elses "brain fog" as bad as mine is? I don't have a problem thinking of the correct vocabulary, remembering my keys, or most short term identifiers. However, whole vacations, funny/tragic incidents, and day to day events are gone from my memory.

It is very fustrating and I find myself pretending I remember in quite a few incidences.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


curlyfries Contributor
curlyfries
Posted

Oh, yes........have lost much of my childhood.

I always thought there must've been some reason my mind has blocked it out,,.....even thought about hypnosis. But now I realize that the older I get, some adult memories are being lost, also. It feels like I haven't been present in my own life.

I also pretend sometimes when people ask..........very frustrating.

flourgirl Apprentice
flourgirl
Posted

I'm the same way. There are huge chunks of my childhood that are just plain old gone. I also wondered if there was something about it that made me block it all out. It also applies to a great deal of my adult life, just gone. I spent a lot of my life "drifting" if you know what I mean....struggling just to go from day to day without any real goal or plan...going with the flow. How much different would our lives have been if we had use of our full mental capacities? We'll never know. I was always very introspective, my mother used to tell me I had no common sense. When talking to other people I realize that other people remember so much more than I do, somehow I filed all that stuff in the wrong drawers and can't find any of it :D:(

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

It is frustrating and at times a bit sad. I did eventually get to the point where I couldn't name day to day things and at times forgot what to do with my car keys, that was really scarey. Thank goodness a lot has resolved but it seems what was locked in there from younger years is forever lost. It is nice to know I'm not alone in this issue. Thanks for bringing it up.

ang1e0251 Contributor
ang1e0251
Posted

I will have to say I'm optomistic about my memory. It's getting better and better. When asked something, like someone's name, and I get the doink look on my face, in the past I could either never recall the name or maybe in a few days recall it. Now after a few seconds or maybe a minute I can usually recall it. A major accomplishment for me!!

Sometimes I have to remember it "sideways". I have to think of something related to it or an incident where I knew it before. This morning I was commenting on a customer to my DH, to remember his name, I had to visualize him then his wife. Her unusual first name came to mind, then in another second the last name which allowed me to remember his name. That sounds frustrating but when on gluten last year, I wouldn't have remembered it at all. I'm happy with this progress.

I used to feel like I was fighting a battle with my brain and now it feels like we've signed a truce!

harp1 Apprentice
harp1
Posted
I will have to say I'm optomistic about my memory. It's getting better and better. When asked something, like someone's name, and I get the doink look on my face, in the past I could either never recall the name or maybe in a few days recall it. Now after a few seconds or maybe a minute I can usually recall it. A major accomplishment for me!!

Sometimes I have to remember it "sideways". I have to think of something related to it or an incident where I knew it before. This morning I was commenting on a customer to my DH, to remember his name, I had to visualize him then his wife. Her unusual first name came to mind, then in another second the last name which allowed me to remember his name. That sounds frustrating but when on gluten last year, I wouldn't have remembered it at all. I'm happy with this progress.

I used to feel like I was fighting a battle with my brain and now it feels like we've signed a truce!

It's funny, the B12/Magnesium shots are helping my memory and my over all mood. I feel much more stable mentally. It's a wonderful thing. More confident about my memory. ( for example with my private music students)

digmom1014 Enthusiast
digmom1014
Posted
  • Author

Maybe I should try the B-12/ Mag shots too. I take the oral B-12.

Does a dr. administer your shots?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      130,016
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Oh My Paws
    Newest Member
    Oh My Paws
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Mswena
      Lubriderm-gluten-free?

      By Mswena · Posted

      I have been using a little bit of Lubriderm when I wash my hands because it’s the lotion offered at a place I frequent once a week. Assuming it was gluten-free I bought a bottle. I couldn’t figure out why I was getting gluten EVERY night. I use a little of the lotion in the morning on my neck, with no reaction, but at night, I use it on my arms and legs and face and get gluten gut pretty bad. After eight nights of having to have diphenhydramine injections for severe gluten, I googled “is Lubriderm gluten-free” and it led me to this forum. I am going to go back to olive oil as I have been gut sick sooooooo bad with a huge gut and pain eight days in a row now. Sick of feeling sick.
    • ShariW
      Latent celiac, need to go gluten free, advice on kitchen "reset?"

      By ShariW · Posted

      These look great!  I follow several people who frequently post gluten-free recipes online (plus they sell their cookbooks). "Gluten Free on a Shoestring" and "Erin's Meaningful Eats>"
    • Scott Adams
      Latent celiac, need to go gluten free, advice on kitchen "reset?"

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Sounds great, we also have lots of recipes here: https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/gluten-free-recipes/
    • ShariW
      Latent celiac, need to go gluten free, advice on kitchen "reset?"

      By ShariW · Posted

      When I had to go gluten-free, the rest of my family still ate gluten. They still eat regular bread products and crackers, but there are no other gluten-containing foods in the house. I bought a separate toaster that is only used for gluten-free products, and thoroughly cleaned all cookware, dishes and surfaces. We do have to be very careful with cross-contact, for instance when someone else is making a sandwich with wheat bread. Then I went through my cupboards and pantry, I set aside everything else with gluten and gave it away - flour and baking mixes, pasta, etc. So when I cook any recipe that calls for flour (perhaps for thickening) or bread crumbs like Panko, I only use gluten-free. My cupboard now holds gluten-free baking flour, tapioca flour, rice flour, almond flour, gluten-free oats, gluten-free grits, gluten-free cornmeal, and a few gluten-free baking mixes for occasional use. On the odd occasion when we have pasta, it is gluten-free - nobody notices the difference in the "new" lasagna. I have found several good recipes that are gluten-free and everyone loves them. A family favorite is the Tarta de Santiago, a naturally gluten-free treat made with almond flour.
    • Scott Adams
      Latent celiac, need to go gluten free, advice on kitchen "reset?"

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):    
×
×
  • Create New...