5 ms·

I belive this is caused by anti-inflammatory medication and not by the fever itself. There is plenty of research linking brain fog with inflammation. I myself

I belive this is caused by anti-inflammatory medication and not by the fever itself. There is plenty of research linking brain fog with inflammation. I myself am far more social on ibuprofen than the default and I suggest you try this yourself; try taking 400-600mg ibuprofen even when not sick but "not feeling like yourself" and notice the effects. EDIT: Reading the article further they tried to give sulforaphane to patients and they saw improvements. This compound is believed to have anti-inflammatory and neuro-protective effects ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5225737/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5225737/ ).

Reason077 8y ago
Be cautious when taking ibuprofen regularly and/or in large doses, and be aware of potential side effects. Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal problems (eg stomach ulcers), and has also been linked to reduced male fertility.
- amelius 8y ago
  Also female fertility.
- codetrotter 8y ago
  > has also been linked to reduced male fertility. Short term while actively using it, or even long term after you stop using it?
  - justtopost 8y ago
    Long term when used as a child, possibly negligable in adults, but likely was my understanding.
    - etiam 8y ago
      Here are a couple of the discussions on HN https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18787086 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18787086 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16254760 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16254760
- jack_pp 8y ago
  Sure, it is not a long term solution and even short term you should never take it on an empty stomach. I was only suggesting it as a sort of test, if it lifts your mood or makes you more social you can start researching natural ways to get the same effect like eating brussel sprouts daily for the sulforaphane or taking it as a supplement. CBD could be helpful as well
howard941 8y ago
Reading that link it seems sulforaphane has wonderful properties, but my geeking is limited to MCUs. Left wondering if the positive results are seen in humans, and if so whether ibuprofen is an effective sulforaphane analog?
nerdponx 8y ago
As someone with both chronic brain fog and a chronic inflammatory condition, occasionally taking a nondrowsy H1 blocker like loratidine is hugely helpful. H2 blockers work even better, but then I basically can't digest anything so I have to avoid those.

Reason077 8y ago

Be cautious when taking ibuprofen regularly and/or in large doses, and be aware of potential side effects. Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal problems (eg stomach ulcers), and has also been linked to reduced male fertility.

amelius 8y ago
Also female fertility.
codetrotter 8y ago
> has also been linked to reduced male fertility. Short term while actively using it, or even long term after you stop using it?
- justtopost 8y ago
  Long term when used as a child, possibly negligable in adults, but likely was my understanding.
  - etiam 8y ago
    Here are a couple of the discussions on HN https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18787086 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18787086 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16254760 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16254760
jack_pp 8y ago
Sure, it is not a long term solution and even short term you should never take it on an empty stomach. I was only suggesting it as a sort of test, if it lifts your mood or makes you more social you can start researching natural ways to get the same effect like eating brussel sprouts daily for the sulforaphane or taking it as a supplement. CBD could be helpful as well

howard941 8y ago

Reading that link it seems sulforaphane has wonderful properties, but my geeking is limited to MCUs. Left wondering if the positive results are seen in humans, and if so whether ibuprofen is an effective sulforaphane analog?

nerdponx 8y ago

As someone with both chronic brain fog and a chronic inflammatory condition, occasionally taking a nondrowsy H1 blocker like loratidine is hugely helpful. H2 blockers work even better, but then I basically can't digest anything so I have to avoid those.