When Jo Beth's children were pre-teens, and she had been
coping with the amusing little quirks of lupus for many years,   
there arose a new symptom that was extremely worrisome:  
Her thinking was being affected.

At her work as a systems designer and manager, Jo Beth had
once had a reputation for excellence:  She could absorb and
analyze complex technical information very quickly, simplify
and communicate it clearly, and develop "elegant" solutions.  
She never forgot a detail of the most complex system.

Now, Jo Beth had trouble following a simple conversation with
one person, much less two.  Meetings were hopeless.  She had
trouble remembering and understanding system details.   
Her solutions were weak, and sometimes even embarrassing.
She had to re-read technical material multiple times.  Her
writing, which used to flow effortlessly and was known for its
clarity, was now confusing and filled with errors.
It's All in Her Head

Where Jo Beth's lupus begins to prey on her brain.
Study Questions:
Do you think this is caused by the
lupus, or something else?
Perhaps she's just getting old?
Huh?  
and...
Huh?
More on lupus mental confusion and its real causes.
A paper that stops placing all the blame on simply
feeling bad about feeling ill.