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A friend of mine's dad has it for many years

April 3
A MyMSTeam Member

No, I am sorry you have to deal with that in addition to MS. I wish you well🙏

April 2
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Do you also have a diagnosis of Behçet's disease along with MS?

Yes, some people do have both conditions. Research shows that Behçet's disease can occur alongside multiple sclerosis as an autoimmune comorbid condition. While they're separate conditions, they can coexist in the same person.

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Do you also have a diagnosis of Behçet's disease along with MS?

Yes, some people do have both conditions. Research shows that Behçet's disease can occur alongside multiple sclerosis as an autoimmune comorbid condition. While they're separate conditions, they can coexist in the same person.

Having multiple autoimmune conditions can make diagnosis and treatment more complex. It's important to make sure your healthcare team and neurologists know about all your diagnoses so they can:

- Choose the right treatments for both conditions
- Avoid potential medication interactions
- Monitor symptoms that might overlap between the two conditions

With time and the right medical guidance, you should be able to find treatment approaches that work for managing both conditions together.

If you're experiencing symptoms or have concerns about having both diagnoses, it's worth discussing with your medical team to ensure you're getting comprehensive care for both conditions.

April 2

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