Yes, many people with MG experience brain fog and mental fatigue that can create sensations like your head "swimming." This is especially common during flare-ups or when tired. These cognitive symptoms are a recognized part of MG and you're not alone in experiencing them.
The sensation may be related to how MG affects Show Full Answer
Yes, many people with MG experience brain fog and mental fatigue that can create sensations like your head "swimming." This is especially common during flare-ups or when tired. These cognitive symptoms are a recognized part of MG and you're not alone in experiencing them.
The sensation may be related to how MG affects acetylcholine activity in your brain, which impacts learning, memory, and thinking processes. Several MGteam members have shared similar experiences with cognitive symptoms that get better and worse, just like other MG symptoms. It's important to note that mental fatigue can be just as draining as physical fatigue.
If these symptoms are concerning you, discussing them with your healthcare provider is recommended. They can help identify if the symptoms are related to your MG and suggest management strategies, such as better sleep routines or organizational tools to help when you're feeling mentally foggy.
July 21, 2025
I am very forgetful and constantly have to search for things ,like my phone that I left in th house somewhere
July 25, 2025
Oh my goodness, yes! It is a very strange feeling, hard to explain, but seems to happen when I am exhausted. Mainly happens after lying down for the night, I sometimes have to brace myself for the floating that my head seems to do.
July 24, 2025