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> This page contains a large list of causes, but is not designed for elaboration on each. For advanced detail on each, please visit the respective dedicated pages.
=== Mental ===
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* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]


## Food Intolorances
=== Physical ===
Gluten, wheat, diary, etc.
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
*[[Multiple Chemical Sensitivity|Multiple Chemical Sensitivity]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]


## Anxiety
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Although brainfog can cause this, it can also cause brainfog.
 
## Stress
 
Specifically, chronic stress.
 
## Vitamin Deficiency
 
Vitamin D & B12 seem to be the most common.
 
## Gut Issues
Such as SIBO, leaky gut.
 
## Pinched Nerves
Typically those in the back or neck.
 
## Mold Spores
Black mold
 
## Hormonal Imbalances
 
Dopamine deficiency, Hypothyroidism, etc.
 
## Sleep Apnea
 
## Fibromyalgia
 
## Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
 
 
 
**13. Mineral Deficiencies**
 
Mineral Deficiencies can also cause brainfog due to their critical functional nature in the body, an example of a mineral that causes brainfog when deficient in is iron.
 
 
 
**14. Intoxicants & Medication**
 
Intoxicants, such as alcohol, cigarette smoke, etc. Can also cause brainfog. Certain medication is also known to cause Brainfog.
 
 
 
**15. Multiple Sclerosis**
 
Multiple Sclerosis, known as MS for short also causes brainfog in due nature with the condition.
 
 
 
**16. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome**
 
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, known as POTS is also known to cause brainfog due to the nature of the circulatory issues.
 
 
 
**17. Wisdom Teeth**
 
Wisdom Teeth are also known to cause brainfog due to the nature of them, they can cause inflammation and interrupt nerve pathways and interact with them.

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