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Old 01-16-2012, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Chicory View Post
I would not agree that women seeking medical advice more promptly than men would account for the big gap in how long it takes to get diagnosed. I think doctors are more inclined to tell women than men that anxiety is causing their symptoms, thereby delaying a correct diagnosis.
I wouldn't doubt it. A friend of mine was finally diagnosed with MS after many years of complaining about the same symptoms over and over. She was even told that it was "in her head". It was in her head alright!

John
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