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Does brain fog from CFS start in the heart?Saturday 1 December 2012
From About.com's Adrienne Dellwo:
Does Brain Fog from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Start in the Heart? Research Brief New research suggests that the cognitive function ("brain fog") of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) may be due to irregularities in the heart, which in turn stem from impaired vagus nerve activity. Brain fog is one of the most pervasive symptoms of ME/CFS, and it can be a major debilitating factor. Brain fog can include short-term memory problems, inability to multitask, comprehension difficulties, language problems, and disorientation. In the study, researchers monitored cardiac activity while participants performed cognitive tasks. They found:
Those cardiac functions are regulated by the vagus nerve. Dysfunction of the vagus nerve has long been suspected in ME/CFS, especially when it involves a symptom called neurally mediated hypotension (dizziness upon standing due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.) Learn More: NEWSLETTER | FORUM | BIO | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
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