Brain fog and immune system problems - Immune Disorders Message Board

linweid · 08-19-2009, 06:26 AM

Hi. I was just wondering if anyone else has these same issues. My doctor told me it's my immune system causing my problems. This is what I am being treated for that last few years.

erosive inflammatory osteoarthrits
hypothyroidism
anxiety and depression

I was recently sent to an immunologist mainly because my Dr. was having trouble regulating my Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. The immunologist told me what I have is autoimmune deficiency. He showed me a whole list of things I could get in addition to what I already have. Then he proceeded to change me from 1.00 Levothyroxine mg. to .80 mg.Synthroid. Levothyroxine is the generic brand of Synthroid. It didn't make sense that he lowered it but hey, he's supposed to know what he's doing. I feel worse than ever. I have had brain fog so bad for a long time. Everyone notices it and I feel stupid. I have had several memory tests and an MRI of the brain and nothing is wrong with me, so they tell me. I was told by the Dr. that my brain fog is due to me needing councelling for family problems. I think she's crazy. I asked to be tested for Celiac because I suddenly started breaking out in an itchy rash on my arms and legs. My Dr. said I tested negative, but that my t-4 cells were high due to my immune system problem. (I think she said high). Anyway, the brain fog is so embarrassing. Does anyone else out there have brain fog? Is it due to simply having an immune system deficiency?

Linda

sv27 · 08-28-2009, 09:47 PM

I have brain fog on a daily basis also...

I have been tested for...

Mono
Hypothyroidism
Low Testosterone
Pituitary Deficiency
and recently Celiac's...

I am also having some weight loss/joint pain/gas/diarrea issues so I am sure that there is SOME digestion issue going on. I had blood drawn for IGA deficiency (immune system) this past week. My *newest* theory is some systemic infection but I am not getting my hopes up... To this point, however, I have refused any psychological evaluation for depression/anxiety disorders/adhd etc. I will have my results on Monday and let you know.

I am curious, though, about what your actual diagnosis is? I would take a peek over on the Thryoid board because from what I have read, many hypothyroid individuals deal with brain fog that seems to be very sensitive to their prescriptions and dosages.

linweid · 08-31-2009, 09:39 AM

My Dr. just put me on Celexa, in addition to the Wellbutrin that I have taken for years. My brain fog seems to be clearing up, after all this time! I can't believe it.

lala52 · 02-17-2010, 07:25 PM

Hi SV27:

I just read your thread and was wondering what your outcome was. I have hashimotos and have chronic gas and constipation and muscle aches and fatigue. I have been diagnosed with candida of the intestines but the regular docs don't believe in it. I also have some brain fog. I also have tingling on the top of my head and severe neck pain that I have done message therapy, chiropractic and accupuncture and nothing is helping it. I might also have chronic fatigue syndrome and maybe some fibro. No definite answers. Still searching. Lots of symptoms. Hope all is well with you. Lala

linweid · 02-20-2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sv27

I have brain fog on a daily basis also...

I have been tested for...

Mono
Hypothyroidism
Low Testosterone
Pituitary Deficiency
and recently Celiac's...

I am also having some weight loss/joint pain/gas/diarrea issues so I am sure that there is SOME digestion issue going on. I had blood drawn for IGA deficiency (immune system) this past week. My *newest* theory is some systemic infection but I am not getting my hopes up... To this point, however, I have refused any psychological evaluation for depression/anxiety disorders/adhd etc. I will have my results on Monday and let you know.

I am curious, though, about what your actual diagnosis is? I would take a peek over on the Thryoid board because from what I have read, many hypothyroid individuals deal with brain fog that seems to be very sensitive to their prescriptions and dosages.