I was just diagnosed with SLE. I have issues with my stomach and brain for sure, but not sure if it's connected with the lupus or not

You are for sure not alone though

You're not alone!! I totally get it! I have major GI problems to the point they had to remove most of my intestines and part of my stomach. I have permanent staples.

I also understand the neurological aspect of it. I get days where I feel trapped in a thick fog, I'm always forgetting things to the point that I will forget what I'm saying mid sentence and have to start over or repeat the first half again. People think that I'm being rude, like I think they are stupid because I will make my point three or four times but it's actually the fact that I can't remember if I've finished my sentence or not.

Definitely not alone!! I suffer from GI problems on a daily basis and I never knew it could be due to lupus until not long ago. A lot of neuro problems too.

I know how that is! My mom would be like "I get it Whit. I'm not stupid. I understood you the first time..." Or she would finish the sentence, making it a point that I had already said it once... And my dad would cut me off if I was repeating a story or something that had happened to me, telling me he had already heard it a thousand times.

I’m suspected lupus and get digestive problems, I also have adhd so my brain isn’t right lol but I don’t know if lupus effects my brain much, though I do think it effects my hormones and that messes with my thoughts and feelings

Myself have digestive issues and migraine headaches lots and lots of times I feel best thing you can do is keep mind active …. Work out. Stretches. Drink plenty water stay hydrated and use peppermint essential oils roll onto forhead and temples and back of neck can help as well.