Understanding Brain Fog in Lupus Patients

The lupus fog, or cognitive dysfunction, is one of the most popular terms associated with neuropsychiatric lupus. The condition is a resulting cognitive impairment that leaves patients feeling confused and features memory loss, difficulty in expression and inability to concentrate. A culmination of all these symptoms is cognitive dysfunction. The causes of these symptoms tend to come and go and while living with cognitive dysfunction, or the lupus fog, it can be quite devastating. A variety of coping strategies, mechanisms and exercises including biofeedback, puzzle games, appointment calendars and reminders can help bring improve concentration and bring balance to the everyday lifestyle and activities, and subsequently reduce stress.