Misdiagnosis of MS is more common than previously thought. "In total, the study estimated that the 122 MS specialists had seen almost 600 patients within the past year who had been misdiagnosed with MS." Look at the differential list and talk to your doctor if you have any doubts about your own diagnosis.


OHSU study: Misdiagnosis of MS is costing health system millions per year
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It is relatively common for doctors to diagnose someone with multiple sclerosis when the patient doesn't have the disease - a misdiagnosis that not only causes patients potential harm but costs the U.S. health care system untold millions of dollars a year, according to a study published online today...