Is it possible to have both lupus and multiple sclerosis?

Occasionally patients with lupus develop transverse myelitis or optic neuritis; these may indicate the presence of a condition that is similar to but distinct from MS, called neuromyelitis optica (NMO), that requires different treatment. read more

Yes. Absolutely. I know several people with both conditions. I am being tested for MS. I currently have lupus and am in a wheelchair. So yes. It's not common but it can and does happen. The treatment is to treat whichever disease is flaring up symptoms. The treatment is different for both diseases. It can be complicated but you can still live a great life. read more