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Jun 16, 2014 · 16 Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis. Many disorders share symptoms with MS, sometimes complicating its, or their, diagnosis. By. Becky Upham. Medically Reviewed. by. Samuel...
Mar 2, 2023 · Differences. The biggest one is that MS has no cure, while most people with Lyme disease can recover fully within weeks with antibiotics. In some people, some symptoms of Lyme disease...
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Can MS be diagnosed with Lyme disease?
Can Lyme disease be mistaken for multiple sclerosis?
Is it Lyme disease or MS?
A: Yes. While you technically could have both diseases at the same time, Lyme disease is particularly problematic, as it can mimic MS seamlessly according to the National MS Society.
Lyme disease and MS have several symptoms in common, including: dizziness. fatigue. numbness or tingling. spasms. weakness. walking difficulties. vision problems. Additional symptoms that may...
Lyme disease has been mistaken for multiple sclerosis (MS). [12,13] In fact, one author estimated that 5% – 10% of patients presumed to have MS suffered from other conditions including Lyme disease. [14] Three cases of neuroborreliosis were initially misdiagnosed as anterior ischemic optic neuropathy caused by giant cell arteritis.
Jan 8, 2020 · No matter how convinced a doctor is that you have MS, they must prove objectively that it’s MS and not Lyme disease, lupus, vitamin B deficiency, or some other disease that “mimics”...
3 min read. 13. Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Lyme disease are sometimes confused for each other because they both can cause neurologic symptoms. MS can be a difficult disease to diagnose because it shares symptoms with other conditions. And there is no single test to diagnose MS, so it can take time to truly understand your symptoms.
