Seeing a healthcare provider for an evaluation is critical before jumping to any conclusions.
Here are several medical conditions your healthcare provider may consider as alternative diagnoses to MS. Nerve impulses normally travel along these myelin-covered nerve fibers.
When the nerve fibers are damaged, these impulses are slowed down or not received at all.
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For one, the science behind the diseases is different.
Still, its important to remember that both MS and vitamin B12 deficiency can coexist.
Moreover, a herniated disc can generally be diagnosed on an MRI of the spine.
Like vitamin B12 deficiency, aherniated discis usually a more benign condition than MS, and its common.
Lyme Disease
Lyme diseaseis a tick-borne illness that can affect the nervous system.
Transverse myelitis is also seen in multiple sclerosis.
It is also not uncommon for multiple sclerosis to coexist with other autoimmune disorders.
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