Butterflies of Hope
Flight of the Butterflies
Spreading Lupus Awareness One Butterfly at a Time
Let this butterfly flutter all over cyberspace!
May 29 Lupus Fact
Lupus fog is a general name for the cognitive impairments that often appear with lupus, including concentration and memory problems, confusion, and difficulty expressing yourself.These cognitive problems are often worse during flares.
The exact cause of lupus fog is hard to pin down. In some cases, lupus can damage cells in the brain, leading directly to cognitive problems. However, in most cases other factors play a role, including fatigue, stress, and depression. Lupus fog is sometimes worse in people who also have fibromyalgia. Although it’s possible that side effects from drugs such as NSAIDs or steroids could worsen lupus fog, experts say that switching medicines rarely resolves the problem.
This is your twenty-ninth butterfly of hope. We need awareness and a cure!
Encourage everyone you know to let it FLY!
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