Doc, you got me with this one. Sometimes it feels like our cognitive function is that bad. Mine is intermittant and ever changing. There are a few days where I am really sharp. I always know my kids names (2 that I remember) but I am constantly forgetting the grandkids names and there are only four that I know of. Some days I know my complete address. Other days I may know my street address but don't know the state or city. When I take a memory index test, I just tell the doctor that I live in the state of confusion.

I never know who the vice president is, regardless of which administration it was. If I know I am going to be given the memory index, I find out who the VP is and write it on my hand as that is always asked. I remember THAT. When being accused of cheating, I remind the doctor that I have had cognitive therapy several times and that is considered an acceptable coping skill and that I deserve bonus points for remembering to write it on my hand.

Movies are a real hoot. There are some that are deeply inbedded in my longterm memory. Others, I have seen numerous times and have no recollection. This works out well as I can always find something that looks interesting on Netflix that I don't recall seeing before. I may not know what day of the week it is but am a terrific trivia buff. Go figure.

While problematic, we have to look for the humor in this thing. It is easy for me to say since I no longer work. While still working, I was constantly carrying a pad and pen and a tape recorder with me. That kept me out of trouble.

I was dxed with Fibro in 76 when it was called Fibrocytis and few doctors accepted it as a legit dx. That was problematic. We learn to live with it....around it. Eventually you will find coping skills for most of the problems. I have just started developing the autonomic issues and am having a hard time finding a sunny side of that.

I am going to work the coconut oil into the budget.......the good stuff. I know it is one of the healthier oils but don't remember reading that it had memory implications. Y'all have a good evening.

I am so glad to read that I am not the only one experiencing these bad memory problems. My 17 year old has been making fun of me and telling me I am becoming an old lady. I am going to research the coconut oil and see if it will help. Has anyone tried any other supplements for memory?

Digestion
Internal use of coconut oil occurs primarily as cooking oil. Coconut oil helps in improving the digestive system and thus prevents various stomach and digestion related problems including irritable bowel syndrome. The saturated fats present in coconut oil have anti microbial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc., that cause indigestion. Coconut oil also helps in absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Immunity:
Coconut oil is also good for the immune system. It strengthens the immune system as it contains antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid which have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties. The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin which is claimed to help in dealing with viruses and bacteria causing diseases such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, and even HIV. It helps in fighting harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia.

Healing and Infections
When applied on infections, it forms a chemical layer which protects the infected body part from external dust, air, fungi, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil is most effective on bruises as it speeds up the healing process by repairing damaged tisues
I just found out about coconut oil on the 700 club and was so happy to hear what coconut oil does for you, I am having the same problems as you with memory lost and everything eles well this women Dr was talking about her husband having alzimers and of course it had gotten really bad to where she did research on coconut oil and found out it helps the brain well they tested him before anything to see a before and a after well they had him draw a clock well he drew abunch of circles with no #'s and as she continued to make c-oil part of his diet they saw him improving with his memory well the diet with oil continued and after a yr he is now drawing a clock with #'s and is socializing and joking and he can also read now he couldn't even read, please take the time to search on the benefits of coconut oil, I'm sure you will be amazed at how much it can do for you. I just strated taking it; I take 3 tbl spoons a day, I also looked up some recepies.
Blessings
Maria I-chica