Brain Fog

[Charmaynej]

Hi just seen my husbands GP , we went to discuss his general Brain Fog symptoms.

She has referd us to a memory loss clinic ( dementia ) !

Having just nursed my mother through dementia I am very concerned indeed.

Does anyone else have experience of the " brain fog " symptoms that are connected to Lupus, GP was not convinced that this is part of Lupus

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello Charmaynej

Thank you for your message. Welcome to this community.

It sounds as if you are having a difficult time. This is a supportive community so our members may have more information and support for you.

You may be interested to look at the lupus UK community on the health unlocked forums. You can also find more information at lupusuk.org.uk telephone [phone] (office hours).

There is also a memory health forum on health unlocked.

Do take care and keep in touch.

[Charmaynej in reply to MAS_Nurse]

Thank you for your speedy reply, nice to feel supported.

Have read the lupus U.K. information .

[lharris]

what symptoms are described as brain fog? I've not come across this term before but wonder if its applicable to my Nan

[Charmaynej in reply to lharris]

General vagueness, forgetfulness , confusion .

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Hi Charmaynej,

I'm not familiar with 'brain fog' as a part of a lupus diagnosis, but I am as a part of fibromyalgia, having had a good friend suffer with this as a side effect of her diagnosis. Like 'brain fog' itself, fibromyalgia seems to be either poorly understood by many of the medical profession, or downright dismissed out of hand.

I think, as a non-professional, that 'brain fog' most certainly happens and that it can happen in several medical conditions.

I'm not completely sure why you are asking, but if it is that you aren't certain that your husband's symptoms are down to dementia, then, although I'd follow my doctor's advice and make sure he attends all outpatient appointments, I'd certainly still keep an open mind about it and make sure he's investigated for any other illness that could be the cause.