I Was Told I Had MS—Then an MRI Revealed the Truth - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedThe author was initially told she had multiple sclerosis after doctors found brain MRI lesions and pursued additional testing over the following year.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedA more specialized MRI later ruled out MS and instead found a thyroid nodule, which led to ultrasound, fine-needle biopsy, and surgery.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedPathology after thyroid surgery revealed follicular thyroid cancer and papillary thyroid cancer, and the disease had not spread to her lymph nodes.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated1.6-centimeter lump; 50 percent chance of malignancy; follicular thyroid cancer accounts for about 10 to 15 percent of cases; papillary thyroid cancer accounts for around 70 to 80 percent of cases

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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedThe article says research has found that while most MS treatments are linked to fewer infection-related hospitalizations, some medications may increase the risk of other health problems including thyroid disorders, liver disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, and acute liver injury.View evidenceHide evidence

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