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Lethargic, Brain Fogged
I currently work a hectic desk job where I am glued to the sceen for 10 hrs approx for 5/6 days a week.
I have recently had issues with focus, I'm lazy, have started to feel brain fogged and loosing my chain of thoughts while speaking.
Wanted to check if my B12 and Vit D is right. I have had low levels of both 6 yrs ago. Took the medication and have never tested back again.
Also lifestyle has been sedentary from last 1 year in my new job.
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Too much stress at work can lead to brain fog.Take a break from work for a few days.if that is not possible then do relaxation exercises and meditation.Try to sleep 7 hrs a day.do exercise,reduce coffee and tea and take a nutritious diet.check your vit b12 and vit d.sake supplementsif deficient
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Do take a short break of 10 to 20minutes in your work, after about 2 hours. In this either close your eyes, sit silently for few minutes or move out and focus on some distant object.
Take small frequent meals with more of fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid fatty, spicy,food, avoid alcohol, drink more water. Do some physical exercise regularly.
Get Haemoglobin, blood sugar, thyroid function tests, tests for vit d3, calcium, done and share results. 5hen I can help you further to heal.
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Prolonged screen exposure, sedentary lifestyle, and possible B12 or vitamin D deficiency contribute to fatigue and brain fog. Please book a consultation for clinical evaluation and appropriate tests, including CBC, vitamin B12, vitamin D and thyroid profile, so we can identify the cause and plan treatment.
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Fatigue, tiredness, brain fog could be due work related stress, vitamin d and vitamin b 12, minerals deficiency or insufficiency, especially when you had past history of those deficiencies.Get your vitamin b, 12, vitamin d and thyroid function tests.You may have to follow a healthy diet and a robust lifestyle that includes physical activity.
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Hi
As you already know that you have low vitamins level
And have sedentary lifestyle. You need to improve your work life balance first of all
Go for some walk or do any sport or exercise which you like
You can connect with me on practo app for further treatment and guidance so that I can help you in more rightful way
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Hello,
Your symptoms of fatigue, poor concentration, brain fog, and difficulty maintaining your train of thought may be related to several factors.
Given your previous history of vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiencies, reassessing these levels is reasonable.
Other possible contributors include:
- Prolonged screen exposure and sedentary lifestyle, which may contribute to fatigue and poor sleep.
- Inadequate sleep, chronic stress, or burnout, particularly with demanding work schedules.
- Nutritional deficiencies, anaemia, or thyroid dysfunction, which can affect energy and concentration.
However, brain fog is a symptom rather than a diagnosis, and its underlying cause should be identified before starting supplements.
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Consult a general physician for a clinical assessment, especially since your concentration and speech fluency have been affected. Recommended initial investigations may include CBC, vitamin B12, 25-OH vitamin D, TSH, and blood glucose/HbA1c, depending on your examination and history. If B12 is borderline, methylmalonic acid (MMA) testing may help identify functional deficiency. Aim for 7â9 hours of sleep and establish consistent sleeping and waking times. Take short movement breaks every 30â60 minutes and aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity weekly. If investigations are normal but symptoms persist, consider evaluation for sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, or occupational burnout.
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ollow the 20-20-20 rule during prolonged screen use: every 20 minutes, look at something approximately 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Maintain adequate hydration, balanced meals, and regular physical activity. Avoid taking high-dose vitamin supplements without confirming whether you have a deficiency. Seek medical attention if you develop sudden speech difficulty, confusion, weakness, or other new neurological symptoms. My recommendation: Start with a physician consultation and basic blood investigations, particularly vitamin B12, vitamin D, CBC, and thyroid function. Addressing prolonged sedentary work and sleep quality is equally important. With appropriate evaluation and lifestyle changes, these symptoms may improve considerably. Wishing you good health!
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Low B12 or vitamin D can absolutely cause exactly this, brain fog, poor focus, and low energy, especially since both were low before and haven't been rechecked in six years. A long sedentary stretch adds to the same picture, since movement itself affects energy and concentration. This is very likely treatable once the actual levels are known.
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Get a blood B12 and vitamin D test done now, along with a thyroid check, since thyroid issues cause similar fatigue and are worth ruling out at the same time.
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If levels come back low again, please see your physician to treat it properly this time, and recheck in a few months rather than letting it lapse again.
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