Unusual Diagnosis

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Most of us know what is commonly diagnosed along side autism, so in this thread, let's see if we can't get something more unusual, if not extremely rare even!

I don't have a diagnosis for anything uncommon, but given that what I will share is a physical malformation, I'm certain it's something I could get a diagnosis for: Klippel-Feil syndrome.

Its main criterion is the congenital fusion of any two or more cervical joints (neck joints). An X-ray showed that my C2-C3 cervical joints are fused. I guess it isn't a very known diagnosis, so the doc didn't give it a name. I have a regular looking neck though. You wouldn't know that I technically have one less joint in my neck by looking at me.

So, what do you folks have that isn't common?

I have a strange genetic fusion in my neck too- my mom and uncle have this as well. It sucks because it causes all sorts of muscle spasms and tension, but if someone tries to massage it (dont all Aspies love that) it just gets worse rather than better. I also have other issues with my spine, possible spina-bifida. So I also have an assortment of shakes and twitches that neurologists have not found any cause for yet.

I have connective tissue disorders, possibly lupus and/or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. I have only been diagnosed with Fibromayalgia, but my arthritis is quite obvious. I finally proved it today with a nurse. How much do your joints have to jar inside the sockets to get some attention? Ah, I digress...

I have Reynauds, which is where the fingers turn cold and marble white easily (like in 60 degree weather) and then are in a lot of pain when the blood flows again- I can be carrying a jug a milk at the store and it will happen.

Are you talking things that are related to Asperger's? Because I have synesthesia where people are colors, some sounds have a taste, and days, weeks, and months have a graphical representation in my head.

Sorry to write a book

I am cautiously and skeptically self-diagnosed with long-term memory problems of unknown etiology.

After 40 years of self-observation....I believe I have profound deficits in semantic, episodic and procedural memory.

All of the standard neuropsychological memory tests i've had indicate that my memory is normal though.


Nonetheless...I feel there is ample reason to believe that the conventional memory tests available in the usual clinical setting can easily overlook significant deficits in an individual's long term memory.

This article suggests just that:

http://brain.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/con ... /123/3/472



So....assuming i'm on to something and I haven't just exaggerated or imagined these problems, I suppose this would qualify as an unusual diagnosis.

Most people with ASDs/NVLD do not complain of long-term memory problems.