Hi. Some of my symptoms are joint pain, and a malar rash, which everyone now thinks is actually Rosacea. I became severly anemic while I was participating in a study for MS, but I also have a history of anemia. At the time of the study, I w...
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Discover Emerging Worlds: resources and dialogue for physicians/patients re: viruses and chronic illness ... Sometimes, symptoms seem similar to MS, but could actually occur for a different reason. Symptoms of many illnesses may mimic MS and examples include:
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www.emergingworlds.com/ch_conditions_detail.cfm?vPageid...
www.emergingworlds.com/ch_conditions_detail.cfm?vPageid=85
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Medical conditions that can mimic MS include metabolic or vitamin deficiencies, unusual infections, inflammation of the blood vessels of the brain (arteritis), degenerative disorders of the nervous system, or cancers that have spread to the brain.
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neurology.ucsf.edu/MSC/faq.htm
neurology.ucsf.edu/MSC/faq.htm
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Since MS can mimics a lot of illnesses, because a lot of diseases are stepping stones towards MS and Hypothyroidism where the thyroid is not working properly. To understand this problem and what is or will happen to you, read:
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www.three-peaks.net/annette/MS-Hypothyroidism.htm
www.three-peaks.net/annette/MS-Hypothyroidism.htm
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It is important to mention that there are other illnesses/conditions that mimic MS and need to be ruled out prior to a doctor confirming his diagnosis. During the diagnosis process, physicians will schedule a battery of blood work to rule out other illnesses.
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www.mscentralsupport.com/diagnosing.html
www.mscentralsupport.com/diagnosing.html
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There are no specific tests that can determine if a person has MS (multiple sclerosis) or is likely to have it in the future. Definite diagnosis of MS involves both clinical (history and neurological exam) and paraclinical (MRI, spinal tap, Evoked Potentials) evidence.
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www.healthandage.com/Home/gid7=472
www.healthandage.com/Home/gid7=472
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Other illnesses can mimic the cold or the flu, but they must be treated differently. ... Many infections and illnesses can cause cold symptoms or flu symptoms, but they are not cold or flu. Find out what other respiratory illnesses may be plaguing you.
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www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/respiratory-illnesses.ht...
www.healthcentral.com/cold-flu/respiratory-illnesses.html
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I know there are other illnesses which mimic ms and I would like to know what they are. Maybe what I have isn't as bad as I think but I have been ignoring it for too long and I don't want to get worse. I am really afraid of the lumbar puncture.
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www.pahealthsystems.com/archive404-2006-9-824464.html
www.pahealthsystems.com/archive404-2006-9-824464.html
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This is a discussion on MedHelp about Small Vessel Disease; ... ENT says it sounds connected to migraine I had earlier in the week, opthalmologist says it sounds like MS-mild optic neuritis. I have depression and see a good psychologist. I have discussed, at length, ... Small Vessel Disease; MS & disorders that mimic MS...
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www.medhelp.org/posts/Neurology/Small-Vessel-Disease-MS...
www.medhelp.org/posts/Neurology/Small-Vessel-Disease-MS-amp-disorders-that-mimic-MS/show/895025
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