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What causes temporary episodes cognitive dysfunction -confusion, mental fog, memory loss in lupus? when i'm flaring, i cannot think straight!

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Cerebritis: Lulus cerebritis is a condition whereby cognition is affected wihout evidence of structural changes on mri. It is poorly understood and it is not a vasculitis.

Answered 3/7/2020

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More common: Neurocognitive problems are more common than previous thought in lupus patients. Discuss with your rheumatologist to have neurocognitive testing to better define the problem.

Answered 3/9/2020

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