PML vs MS

McMilly · Post by **McMilly** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:12 pm

I was just wondering what the difference was between PML and MS. The symptoms of both seem to be almost identical.
Thank you.

hope410 · Post by **hope410** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:43 pm

PML is kinda like MS on steroids. It is very rapid and very diffuse. You won't have "mild numbness" with PML.

McMilly · Post by **McMilly** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:08 pm

Thanks for the response. I've had some mild numbness for about a year so I think it's safe to assume I don't have it, MS is scary enough in it's self!

L · Post by L » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:56 am

Initial signs of PML can resemble Alzheimer's and some PML patients have been, initially, misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia.