Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system accidentally attacks its own healthy cells and can affect everything from the joints and skin to brain, lungs, and kidneys. Surprisingly, the Lupus Foundation of America found nearly half of 3,000 adults with lupus were misdiagnosed.
On top of that, more than half were told their symptoms were purely psychological and nothing was actually wrong with them. Because past studies have shown it can take up to six years from the first signs of symptoms to getting a correct diagnosis, a lot of damage can occur, resulting in long-term health problems.
