Brain fog is a non-medical term for significant, persistent cognitive problems, which include impairments in memory, concentration and motivation. It may feel like your thinking has become slow or fuzzy, you might lose words or attention, have difficulty multitasking, be forgetful or experience sensory overload.
Brain fog can happen for a number of reasons, including menopause, lack of sleep, or stress – but it’s a very common feature in people infected with Covid-19, or those suffering from Long Covid. 20-30% of patients report brain fog within three months after their initial infection with the virus, as do 65-85% of Long Covid patients (those experiencing new or continuing symptoms 3 months or longer after infection).
Recent studies have shown that as much as 86% of Long Covid patients report difficulties with brain fog that make them feel unable to work. To read more about the link between Long Covid and those unable to work due to long-term sickness, read our blog here.
The term brain fog can make the condition sound like a temporary inconvenience and deprives patients of the legitimacy that medical like cognitive impairment would allow, leaving many sufferers struggling to be taken seriously by their clinicians. Symptoms can often worsen when one is stressed or lacking sleep, and vice versa.
At Dr Finlay’s, we understand the devastating and lasting impact Long Covid can have, and how difficult it often is to receive the care you need. Dr. Finlay’s offers a specialist online Long Covid clinic, supporting patients with brain fog and other Long Covid symptoms through bespoke plans tailored to your personal circumstances.
Using our expertise in sleep, energy, nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle integration, your personalised recovery plan includes proactive steps to bring equilibrium and promote strength, confidence and wellbeing.
If you have a Long Covid diagnosis, or believe you may be suffering from Long Covid symptoms, don’t hesitate to get in touch to see how our team of clinicians can support you.