# Is it possible to have been misdiagnosed before with something different?

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**Created:** [23 October 2012 22:20 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/is-it-possible-to-have-been-misdiagnosed-before-with-something-different/17270 "2012-10-23T22:20:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [23 October 2012 22:20 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/is-it-possible-to-have-been-misdiagnosed-before-with-something-different/17270/1 "2012-10-23T22:20:02Z")

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**Hello everyone is it possible to be mis-diagnosed with something different years ago only to find out years later that**

**indeed it however wasnt what they first diagnosed ?,** I was dx with Fibromyalgia years ago my a rhumatologist, only a quick

examination eg leg raise etc , general look at posture etc and a 5 minute check, no bloods, x-rays or scans were ever taken

when I asked what we would be doing the answer was well Im a rhumatologist I cant help you, I have been dealing with this for

years, for the past year or so my symptoms are no fibro like and life has become a living hell, I have had 2 really bad spells

and now my symptoms are getting worse and are staying with me constantly

I look forward to any help and comments

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**Author:** ![flowerfairymin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e480ec/32.png) [@flowerfairymin](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/flowerfairymin)\
**Post date:** [23 October 2012 22:33 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/is-it-possible-to-have-been-misdiagnosed-before-with-something-different/17270/2 "2012-10-23T22:33:49Z")

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Bl…y h…ll. your examination to diagnosis with F was pants… I suggest you go back to you GP and insist shout if you have to for a referral to the appropriate specialist consultant. Hoping you succeed hugs Min xx

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**Post date:** [23 October 2012 23:07 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/is-it-possible-to-have-been-misdiagnosed-before-with-something-different/17270/3 "2012-10-23T23:07:15Z")

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Have Neuro appt next week, re burning pains in legs, balance problems, eyes one going totally bad, tremors and spasms

etc etc

thanks for Everything Min xx

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**Post date:** [23 October 2012 23:43 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/is-it-possible-to-have-been-misdiagnosed-before-with-something-different/17270/4 "2012-10-23T23:43:34Z")

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Hi Anon, I was diagnosed with ME/CFS 4 years ago after being unwell for 5 years and have just been diagnosed with MS. My MS nurse has told me that this is not uncommon so I guess the answer to your question is yes.

Hope your appointment goes well hun, let us know how you get on.

Mags 🙂 xx

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**Post date:** [24 October 2012 16:17 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/is-it-possible-to-have-been-misdiagnosed-before-with-something-different/17270/5 "2012-10-24T16:17:45Z")

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Thank you I have been suffering for years , to tell you the truth I wasn’t too pleased with the Rhumatologist anyway to leave me on my own with no support, even my GP said who is supporting you, he was astounded at the lack of support for cfs/me.fibro

I will let you know…with thanks