9 Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis

Because multiple sclerosis (MS) is such a complex disease, sometimes it can be hard to get an accurate diagnosis. Even though research has been evolving there is still no single test that can determine an MS diagnosis.

MS is also a very individualized disease, which means that different people struggle with different symptoms at various times and at different levels of intensity. Because of that, MS can misdiagnosed or simply mistaken for other health conditions. To help you understand more, here’s a list of nine conditions that are commonly mistaken for MS. (source: EverydayHealth.com website)

Lupus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects multiple organ systems. Each patient is uniquely affected by lupus. Some of the most common symptoms of lupus include rash, joint and muscle pain, kidney disorder, and neurological disorder.

Read more on how processed foods and additives may lead to MS and other autoimmune diseases.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through a tick bite. Early symptoms include fatigue, fever, headaches, and muscle and joint aches, which are also some MS symptoms.

Wondering about more symptoms of MS? Find out some less common symptoms here.

When a part of your brain is not getting a steady supply of blood, and consequently doesn’t get the oxygen and nutrients it needs to survive, it may result in a stroke. Stroke symptoms can range from loss of vision to loss of feeling in the limbs, difficulty walking, and difficulty speaking.

How can MS be treated? Here’s a list of 9 approved MS therapies you should know about.

Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis have some similar symptoms. Headaches, joint and muscle pain, numbness and tingling of extremities, memory problems, and fatigue are a few common symptoms.

Wondering about more symptoms of MS? Find out some less common symptoms here.

This syndrome is also an autoimmune disorder. It may cause fatigue and musculoskeletal pain. It is more common in women than in men.

Read more on how processed foods and additives may lead to MS and other autoimmune diseases.

Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels that can mimic multiple sclerosis. There is more than one type of vasculitis. Depending on the type, the condition may have symptoms such as joint pain, blurred vision, and numbness, tingling, and weakness in the limbs.

Learn more about the importance of early treatment in multiple sclerosis.

This inflammatory autoimmune disease shares some symptoms with multiple sclerosis, including fatigue and decreased vision.

How can MS be treated? Here’s a list of 9 approved MS therapies you should know about.

This deficiency can cause MS-like symptoms such as fatigue, mental confusion, and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.

Wondering about more symptoms of MS? Find out some less common symptoms here.

This is a severe inflammatory condition that attacks a person in the brain and spinal cord. Like multiple sclerosis, some of the symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, vision loss, and difficulty walking.

Learn more about the importance of early treatment in multiple sclerosis.

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