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Brain fog seems to be getting worse and I’m really worried about it. I’m 45. Now on 100 mg estrogen and have Mirena. I’m trying to get testosterone to see if that will help. In the UK they only consider it for low libido, which lets be honest isn’t great, but I’d rather have my mind back then a roll in the hay 🙃 In terrified it’s early onset dementia. The other day I called the kettle, the iron. Which doesn’t seem like brain fog. But I’m forgetting everything too. What have you all done that has helped? My health anxiety is probably making it worse. Hugs to everyone going through this.

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[Edit to say thanks to everyone for reassurance and good advice which I’ll follow. Happy running everyone.]

Sorry if it’s not ok to ask beginner questions here - please skip/delete.

I’m getting back into running after a long time. Ran in my youth and now firmly in midlife.

It’s been humbling. I don’t seem to remember feeling it so much in my calves/shins as opposed to my quads/glutes.

Granted my efforts as super beginner. I’m back in run/walk and firmly in tortoise mode. My shoes are fine. Surely my form can’t have slipped that much. Although perhaps but I’m trying. I wonder is it because I just have to get used to things again, build up the endurance or do I need to really zone in on form (get someone to video me). I’m striking mid foot. My knees aren’t coming as high as if I was at full stretch but still. Leaning from ankles (as far as it feels).

Has anyone got any advice? Even if it’s just toughen up 😉

Thank you.