Is foggy brain caused by iron deficiency?
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it can be, but that is definitely not the only cause.
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Slowed speech and a hoarse, breaking voice. Deepening of the voice can also be noticed. \nImpaired memory \nIncreased sensitivity to heat and cold \nA slow heart rate with ECG changes including low voltage signals. Diminished cardiac output and decreased contractility. \nPericardial effusions may occur. \nSluggish reflexes \nDry puffy skin, especially on the face, and hair loss, especially thinning of the outer 1/3 of the eyebrows \nDepression (especially in the elderly) \nWeight gain and obesity \nAnemia caused by impaired hemoglobin synthesis (decreased EPO levels), impaired intestinal iron and folate absorption or B12 deficiency from pernicious anemia \nSlowed metabolism \nConstipation \nFatigue (physical) \nChoking sensation or difficulty swallowing \nShortness of breath with a shallow and slow respiratory pattern. \nImpaired ventilatory responses to hypercapnia and hypoxia. \nIncreased need for sleep \nMuscle cramps and joint pain \nDecreased sex drive \nBrittle fingernails \nPaleness \nIrritability \nAbnormal menstrual cycles \nImpaired renal function with decreased GFR. \nThin, fragile or absent cuticles \nInfertility or difficulty becoming pregnant \nElevated serum cholesterol \nAcute psychosis (myxedema madness) is a rare presentation of hypothyroidism \n\nThese are just some of the signs and symptoms prosented in hypothyroidism.  The place to find this in a "scientific" book or publishing, I'm not too sure.  Now medical books, go to your library.  It's that simple.
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You feel tired & weak, can't seem to concentrate. Your skin can get pale (although if you are black, as your avatar would indicate, this may take the form of an ashy look to your skin). Your gums can get pale; if you push on them with your fingertip, they stay pale for a few seconds before turning red again. \n\nYou should see a doctor if you think you are anemic, she can give you diet advice and medication, also help identify why you are anemic & fix it up. In general, dark greens (like spinach) are high in iron. Womens vitamins also help with iron and various vitamin deficiencies that may be connected to anemia. You would want to be careful with iron supplements, you can actually get iron poisoning if you are very weak, and seriously damage your stomach lining.\n\nIf you think you are anemic, see your doctor.
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HI Angela are you under alot of stress/pressure at the moment and feeling tired or overcome even with simple things. Has your weight changed recently and did you get you blood sugar levels checked recently in case of diabetics.\n\nHave either your mother or your young sister ever presented similar symptoms as to the dizziness, blackouts foggyness forgetfulness and feelings of unreality.\n\nYou don't mention having pain or feeling fatigue or sickness. I have the symptoms you explain except the blackouts and other smyptoms. I have also pain that migrates fatigue sickness and mood swings and numbness. I am diagnosed with Fibromyalgia/ME since 2000. I know other Fibro/ME suffers who have regular blackouts with the symptoms you present plus pains fatigue mood swings and numbness. \n\nThis is difficult to diagnose and nothing shows up on scans etc which can seem to the un trained lay person or doctor in some cases (all in the head and the patient is depressed or lazy)\n\nTry to relax a bit and not dwell on this until you get the results of the brain scan back I know it not easy for you but worring can't do any good.\n\nTake care around machinery and do not drive and take it easy hubby's can some times make you feel worse at times like this if they don't support you or have compassion. \n\nAsk him to help out more and not hurt it doesn't work explain to your young children that mummy is feeling poorly and loves them very much but just needs to go slowly and cant rush about like a bat.\n\nHope you get the help and answers you require to take charge of a very frightening situtation. \n\nTake LOL.
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have ur thyroid tested.hypothyroid disease can make u lightheaded,exhausted,and can cause a shoulder problem called tendonitis.its a simple blood test,insist on it.also,have a diabetes test,its an illness practically epidemic in this country,and can cause tiredness,weakness,blurred vision and paraesthesias(pins and needles,creepy crawly feelings).ur hypertension meds may contain a diuretic,causinfg frequent urination-but DONT stop taking it!!!!!good luck,feel better.ps-it isnt usually a mental problem,its usually physical.ps-dont panic,but check for ms (multiple sclerosis) as well-symtoms-dizziness,lack of co-ordination,fatigue,blurred vision,loss of bladder control,paraesthesias in limbs.
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This is a list I found of causes of blurry vision.  I have put a ** next to the ones that might be found on CT or MRI scans of the brain.\n\n"The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Blurred vision. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. \n\nRefractive eye conditions \nMyopia \nNear-sightedness \nPresbyopia \nFar-sightedness \nUncorrected vision disorder \nWrong eyeglasses \nEye irritation (see Eye symptoms) \nDry eyes - may cause blurred vision; see the many causes of dry eyes \nEye conditions \nCataracts \nGlaucoma \nNarrow angle glaucoma \nAcute glaucoma \nMacular degeneration \nSenile macular degeneration \nDiabetic lens osmosis \nIritis \nDiabetes - due to diabetic lens osmosis or diabetic retinopathy in diabetes and diabetes-related conditions: \nUndiagnosed diabetes \nPoorly controlled diabetes \nDKA \nHHNS \nPregnancy \nMigraine - causing visual effects prior to onset of the migraine. \nAnemia - see also types of anemia \nCertain kidney conditions \nCertain nerve conditions \n**Certain brain conditions \n**Stroke \n**Transient ischemic attack \n**Temporal arteritis \nSome possible causes of intermittent blurred vision or episodes of blurred vision including: \nDiabetic lens osmosis - blurred vision due to diabetes, DKA, HHNS, etc. \nGlaucoma \nAcute angle glaucoma - usually unilateral episodic blurring. \n**Multiple sclerosis \n**Transient ischemic attacks - i.e. multiple TIAs each causing blurring of vision. \nBlood circulation disorders \nCarotid insufficiency \nAmaurosis fugax \nCarotid embolism \nAtherosclerotic emboli \nVertebrobasilar insufficiency - causing episodic blurring or double vision. \nVisual hallucinations (see Vision distortion) \nAmphetamine intoxication - in high doses. \nCertain drugs \nDigitalis toxicity \nSee also causes of double vision or other vision symptoms \nNephroangiosclerosis \nHead injury \nConcussion \nRefractive error \nAccidental poisoning - e.g. accidental ingestion of antidepressant medications \nCertain medications"\n\nhttp://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/blurred_vision.htm
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I can totally relate to what you are feeling.  The one thing that helped me was finding another Christian friend in my church that I could talk to.  She has helped me and prays with me.  \n\nI also went to the dr.  He said my IRON was so low.  And that your iron being low can cause you to feel tired, stressed and dazed all the time.  So, we changed my diet and added more high iron foods.  \n\nGood luck,
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Lack of oxygen in your system!
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maybe you should check to see if you have low iron levels in your blood. it might cause lack of energy. take some vitamins and try to get some rest if possible. I was anemic once and was tired all the time. iron pills helped me. maybe you need fruit or something in your diet.  sometimes the thyroid gland can malfunction and cause problems.  check it out and I hope you feel better soon.
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I know exactly what feeling you mean. I agree with many of the answers here. I'll just list the various solutions I've found work for me. Sleep, caffeine (not pills), water (to combat dehydration), food (if you get too hungry sometimes you have a lot of trouble thinking), decongestants (if you have a history of sinus problems). If nothing seems to help and you think it is a purely physical problem, see your doctor. There may be a reason you have trouble focusing. I was found to be anemic after I donated blood, but that was fixed with iron suplements. It can't hurt to find out. Good luck!
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drink more water. i heard that dehydration is one cause for headaches.
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Mine also does sometimes. I have noticed it when I haven't had food on rite intervals. Might be its due to weakness. Ger yourself checked for Iron content in your blood. Consult your doctor first.
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I'm currently living in Ireland (cold compared to old home of Jersey) and find it damn near IMPOSSIBLE to go out without a coat. The extreme cold can mess with your immune system and make you a lot more susceptible to illnesses. And the Irish here say that if you go out with a wet head, it can cause paralysis... Don't ask-whoever said that was most likely drunk.
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Yes, it could be cyanosis.  If there is lack of blood circulating to the hands and fingers, then your tissues starts to turn a dusky blue color.  If there are problems of the back like you stated, it is possible that some of the vessels are compressed, thereby decreasing the blood flow.  Decreased blood flow can also cause headaches.  If your brain isn't getting enough oxygen, it goes into a state of ischemia (no oxygen) and that pain results.  It should be checked out by a neurologist or start with a pain specialist.  Good Luck!!
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Could be anaemia....try iron supplements?
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Anaemia due to iron deficiency\nAnaemia is a condition in which the blood cannot carry enough oxygen. This may be because there are less red blood cells than normal, or because there is not enough haemoglobin in each cell.\n\nIron is the main component of haemoglobin. Lack of dietary iron is the world's leading nutritional deficiency and the most common cause of anaemia.\n\nOther vitamins that are needed for the body to make red blood cells include folate (folic acid) and vitamin B12. A lack of these in the diet can cause anaemia. For more information about these, please see the separate BUPA factsheets on Folate-deficiency anaemia and Vitamin B12-deficiency anaemia.\n\nCauses of iron-deficiency anaemia \nA common cause of iron-deficiency anaemia in women is heavy periods (menorrhagia). About 1 in 10 women become anaemic at some time in their life due to heavy periods. \nStomach ulcers, piles, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon) and bowel cancer may cause bleeding in the gut and result in anaemia. Often the bleeding is not obvious because the blood is passed unnoticed in the stools. \nKidney or bladder disease can cause bleeding that can result in anaemia. The blood may be passed unnoticed in the urine. \nSome bowel conditions, such as coeliac disease (gluten sensitivity) or chronic diarrhoea, cause poor absorption of foods containing iron. \nLow dietary iron can lead to anaemia, although there are many sources of iron, including meat, green vegetables, milk, flour and eggs. In the UK, a lack of iron in the diet is unlikely to be the cause of anaemia, except in very young children. \nPregnancy can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia, because the growing baby needs iron and takes its supply from the mother. Iron deficiency is more likely to develop during pregnancy in women whose diet does not contain plenty of iron. \nCertain medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or cancer, can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia. In this case adequate iron is present in the diet, but the developing red blood cells in the bone marrow cannot use the iron properly. \nLong-term aspirin-taking is associated with iron-deficiency anaemia because it can cause bleeding in the stomach without any symptoms. \nHookworm infection can cause iron-deficiency anaemia, and is the most common cause worldwide. People who live in or travel to tropical countries are at risk of hookworm infection. Hookworms feed off blood inside the intestines. \nSymptoms\nPeople with iron-deficiency anaemia have symptoms caused by a low level of oxygen in the blood. These include:\n\nbreathlessness \ntiredness \ndizziness \nrapid, weak pulse or palpitations \nheadaches \nLess common symptoms can include tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and altered taste.\n\nAs well as having the symptoms of anaemia, people with iron deficiency may have pale skin, brittle nails, cracked lips and an inflamed tongue. Very rarely, people get pica, which is a craving for non-food substances such as ice.\n\nOccasionally, in women over 40, iron deficiency can be a symptom of a condition called Plummer-Vinson syndrome. This also causes swallowing difficulties and occasionally web-like growths in the oesophagus.\n\nIron deficiency can also reduce attention span, cause behavioural and developmental problems in young children and weaken the immune system.\n\nDiagnosis\nAnyone with symptoms that may be due to anaemia, such as paleness, weakness and fatigue, should visit their GP. He or she will ask about your symptoms, medical history and current eating habits, and may perform a physical examination.\n\nA simple blood test can measure the number of red cells and the amount of haemoglobin in the blood. The normal amount is at least 13g/dl (13 grams of haemoglobin per decilitre of blood) for men and 11g/dl for women. This test can determine if you are anaemic, but does not identify the cause of the anaemia.\n\nSometimes the cause is clear, for example in women who are pregnant or have heavy peri
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i think ur alright. ur probably getting dizzy because ur tired from loosing so much blood. i suggest a big fat steak and sum greens to boost up ur iron level. it'll make u more alert.   =)