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what other diseases mimic lupus?

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Fibromyalgia : Lupus can cause almost any  symptom so it often mimics other diseases.  It is diagnosed by a list of clinical and lab criterea.  It is best diagnosed by a rheumatologist with experience in this disease.  It is most commonly confused with other autoimmune diseases and other types of arthritis.  It is also often missed in fibromyalgia which occurs with it.  I hope this is the information you

Question 2

what other disease can mimic lipedema?

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: Lipidemia is a term to say that there is excess of lipid in the blood. So it is an exclusive term

Question 3

are there any other diseases that mimic ms?

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Yes: Unfortunately, many symptoms of MS are shared in common with other medical conditions.  Your neurologist will be in a good position to screen for these issues once a thorough review of medical history and exam findings are available.

Question 4

is there any other diseases that mimic's herpes?

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It depends...: ...on what you mean by "mimics". Many things can cause some herpes-like symptoms:  oral impetigo, minor pimples, folliculitis, syphilis, some yeast infections, various kinds of dermatitis, and more. But almost no mimics if symptoms are typical: blisters/sores, esp. if recurrent and in clusters, sometimes inflamed nodes in the groin, heal in 1-2 weeks. Typical or not, see doctor for exam, testing.

Question 5

right sided costochondritis pain can mimic what other disease ?

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Several things: Right sided chest pain can be caused by pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy or sprain/strain of the right pectoral muscles.  Shingles can also cause right sided chest pain but there is usually a rash.

Question 6

can you tell me if there are diseases or anything that could mimick pregnancy?

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Yes: Pseudocyesis  (phantom pregnancy or hysterical pregnancy).

Question 7

can wilsons disease mimic parkinsons?

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Yes: Parkinson-like symptoms can be an initial manifestation of Wilson's disease. Wilson's disease usually occurs in younger people, however. If there is any confusion in diagnosis,  Wilson's disease can usually be diagnosed through a combination of blood tests, urine tests, and/or an eye exam.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

what disease might mimic multiple sclerosis?

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Several potentials: Cadasil, lupus, arteritis, clippers, pernicious anemia, cervical spondylosis, lyme disease, CNS lymphoma, sjogren's, melas.  If you get the point, ms may be hard to diagnose, and often need to exclude other explanations.  Patterns may or may not be different, and sometimes it is important to get testing and even several opinions.

Question 9

what diseases can mimic fibromyalgia? nothing found in standard blood tests.

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Fibromyalgia: There are no specific lab tests for fibromyalgia. It is generally a diagnosis of exclusion. You may wish to consult a rheumatologist.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

is there an autoimmune disease that mimic's meniere's disease?

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No: Meniere's disesae is characterized by episodic vertigo lasting 30 minutes to 2 - 4 hours, fluctuating progressive hearing loss (often low frequency), plugged sensation in the ear and a roaring tinnitus.  There are autoimmund disorders that may have some of these characteristics but not all and not as "rhythmic" as meniere's.

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