Donna, a 35-year-old woman, is a new outpatient at your clinic. She complains of the following symptoms: Numbness and tingling in her hands and feet, severe fatigue, and blurred vision. You also notice that she drags her right foot when she walks. Upon review of her records, what diagnosis would you expect?

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You would expect a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. While these symptoms can occur with other conditions, the combination of numbness and tingling, severe fatigue, blurred vision, and foot drop are characteristic of multiple sclerosis.

Donna, a 35-Year-Old Woman, Is a New Outpatient at Your