Lupus Brain Fog: What Can You Do?

What can I do to tackle lupus brain fog? Engage Your Care Team If there is one thing that we know about lupus, it is that it affects people differently. While there are medications that target brain fog, it could take time for you and your doctor to find the strategy or dose that works for you. Sometimes these medications will target treating the underlying lupus and other times it will target an associated problem such as depression or anxiety. Make sure to partner with your doctor to get it right. That means being honest with your care team, tracking your symptoms, and taking your medications. Having a good rapport with your physicians and making sure they know your objectives and concerns is vital to battling lupus. Workout Your Mind Challenging your mind can help keep your mental health at its peak. Fortunately, it has never been easier or more fun to “train your brain.” There are hundreds of apps and online games that you can play to give yourself a cognitive challenge, from simple puzzles to more complicated mental agility tests. Rather not spend more time in front of a screen? Try to get into the habit of doing a Sudoku or your paper’s crossword.

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