Share Your Misdiagnosis Story And How You Finally Got The Right Diagnosis

Chelsea Stewart
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Figuring out a medical issue isn't always simple. You could have unusual, uncharacteristic, or changing symptoms, making it difficult to determine the issue. You could even be misdiagnosed.

A woman consults with a doctor at a medical office and touches her neck, indicating a possible symptom she's discussing
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It happens more than you might realize. According to a 2022 report by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there are over 7 million misdiagnoses made a year, with conditions like strokes, spinal cord injuries, and aortic aneurysms being among the most misdiagnosed.

A nurse in blue scrubs assists a patient seated on a hospital bed, attaching a medical device to the patient's arm
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Maybe you've even had a medical issue improperly assessed yourself. If so, I hope you're OK and have the correct diagnosis now! If you'd like to share your story and how you got the right diagnosis, you can do so in the comments or through this Google form. Your response could be included in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

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