It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Lyme Disease, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Multiple sclerosis is a non-curable disease. The condition is a chronic condition and while it is non-fatal by itself, it can be the cause of other medical issues that can affect the patient’s quality of life. MS progression is also difficult to predict because it varies between each patient. MS is diagnosed by a pool of tests. The main process is to eliminate other conditions that may be causing the symptoms. A lumbar puncture test is performed to check for abnormalities in the spinal cord fluid that may be related to MS. MRI images can detect lesions in the spinal cord or brain that are associated with MS. Nerve study tests also can aid in the diagnosis.