Would you worry about this?

[Autumn13]

My mum is in her early 50s and she constantly repeats things. Like she'll tell me something and then the next day will tell me the same fact, this will happen a few times. For instance, a family friend has contracted Covid. She told me and then the next day asked me "Ohh did I tell you so-and-so has Covid??". She's did this 3 times. She does this kind of thing all the time, constantly repeats things like she's never mentioned it before. She also always misplaces things that she had minutes before.

Would you say these things are a red flag? It's just gotten to a point where it concerns me a little.

I know of two people very close to my family who had early onset alzheimers, so yes, I would be very concerned. Is your mother on any medications? Some can negatively interact with each other and cause dementia-like symptoms.

It is a little concerning, however, it may just be that she doesn't have anything else to talk about at the moment. There's not much going on in our lives at the moment. I've found myself doing the same!

@Aquamarine1029

I know of two people very close to my family who had early onset alzheimers, so yes, I would be very concerned. Is your mother on any medications? Some can negatively interact with each other and cause dementia-like symptoms.

Yes, she takes multiple medications for Fibromyalgia and thyroid issues.

Yes, she takes multiple medications for Fibromyalgia and thyroid issues.

I think you should talk to her about what you've been noticing and encourage her to see her gp.

Fibromyalgia causes dreadful brain fog so it could be that. It's often difficult to separate out what is the condition and what is another concern.

Menopause?

My mum has dementia, but also Vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia) which also causes brain fog and can (and did for my mum) cause permanent damage if not treated.

I mention it because it took 3 years for her to be diagnosed with something relatively straightforward although she had the symptoms of tiredness, confusion etc as well as thyroid problems and vitiligo which are also autoimmune diseases and apparently often coexist.

I thought it was worth suggesting since you mentioned thyroid.

Menopause?

Excellent thought. Menopause certainly wouldn't help.

I was really worried about my mum about ten years ago. She was lending me some money and asked me how many zeros was in 5000. I said four ( joking 😂) it really worried me. My mum has never got worse since but seems to be a muddle often. Like keeps saying a MRI is a MMR.

I do wonder if she was always a bit muddled but didnt notice so much until she asked about the zeros. Like I'm high alert now looking for things like that.

Brain fog and fybro can be quite impactful on life. I would approach from.that angle and ask your mum.to talk to the gp about her brain fog.

But try not to stress too much. Maybe she is also bored and not used to talking to people and genuinely forgets due to weird covid times and your also hyper alert and listening out for it.

So dont ignore, but dont stress either. Also sell it to your mum as brain fog or she might take offence ( projecting maybe there, my mum wouldnt take it well)

I'm in my 50's and do this all the time. The menopause doesn't help but I'm pretty sure I've always done it anyway.

Do keep an eye on her though and maybe suggest she takes a daily vitamin if you suspect low Vit D or B12.