Misdiagnosis of MS might be as high as 20 percent on: April 16, 2019, 06:33:38 am #1 What Tests Are Used to Diagnose Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose. A diagnosis typically requires multiple tests to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. Healthline · link.healthline.com This arrived in my email today. Logged
Re: Misdiagnosis of MS might be as high as 20 percent Reply #1 on: April 16, 2019, 06:58:50 am #2 Thank you for posting this excellent summary of the findings. The abstract of the study is here if you're interested:https://msspeaks.createaforum.com/general-discussion/(abst-)-incidence-of-ms-misdiagnosis-in-referrals-to-2-academic-centers/If 1 in 5 patients are misdiagnosed with MS, it looks as if the experts still don't know so very much about MS.... Last Edit: April 16, 2019, 07:02:21 am by agate Logged MS Speaks--online for 20 yearsSPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.
Re: Misdiagnosis of MS might be as high as 20 percent Reply #2 on: April 23, 2019, 04:20:38 pm #3 This is getting considerable attention. Another article--in Medical News Today (April 22, 2019): Study finds that many people diagnosed with MS do not have the condition A new study suggests that almost 20 percent of people who receive a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis do not have the chronic disease. medicalnewstoday.com What a shame that some were taking MS drugs for years. Logged MS Speaks--online for 20 yearsSPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.
Re: Misdiagnosis of MS might be as high as 20 percent Reply #3 on: April 24, 2019, 09:16:57 am #4 Also, think how hard it would be to get it eliminated from your records. Some types of insurance policies are prohibitively expensive when you have MS. Logged
Re: Misdiagnosis of MS might be as high as 20 percent Reply #4 on: April 24, 2019, 09:46:23 am #5 Diagnosing MS seems to be so tricky that there are probably situations where debates about whether someone does or does not have it could drag on for years, too. Logged MS Speaks--online for 20 yearsSPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.
