Cognitive impairment? - Lupus Message Board

Infidel · 09-21-2005, 09:21 AM

Hey all,
Have any of you ever experienced extreme difficulty concentrating and thinking clearly? Some days, today is one, I just cant focus on anything no matter how hard I try; which is frustrating especially when I have tests to study for. I initially thought this was caused by the anti-seizure medication I am taking, Zonegran, but both my Rheumatologist and Neurologist felt the dosage I am taking is far too low to have this severe an effect. My rheumatologist told me yesterday this is probably lupus related, so I was just wondering if anyone who has experienced this knows of any ways of dealing with it such as natural supplements?

jusbreatheOM · 09-22-2005, 12:58 AM

Look up *brain fog* on here, I think someone posted something, subject not to long ago. Some of us get disoriented, lose track of time, or just lose our keys, or have hard time making decisions, I find myself in these instances taking longer to talk because I don't want to make mistakes.I tend to trip as well. Things get a lil foggy, I have MCTD, primary being Lupus.
Felicia

VeeJ · 09-22-2005, 05:39 AM

Dear Alex, Did you get a detailed drug info printout when you started the Zonegran? I just looked it up, using the "Resources" link at the top of the page---click it, then go into "MedLine Plus", then into Drug Info. The possible side effects listed may be of interest to you.

This med may be one that you have to be very careful with, if combining with other drugs, OTC's & herbals (I only say that only because of the length of the section discussing other drugs). So if you decide to add something to your regimen, maybe you'd want err on the side of caution & run the new name(s) by your dr. first?

Hang in there & good luck, from Vee