What is an Invisible Diagnosis?

An Invisible Diagnosis or I.D. is a name that I came up with to describe a wide variety of illnesses. They are something that you normally wouldn't "see" when looking at someone. These may include such things as Lupus, Celiac Disease, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis and More.

Many people may actually have more than one of these at the same time, and they can be confusing to understand. There is a large population of people that are struggling with these health issues on a daily basis. Others may not even know that they have these struggles because they don't always look or act sick.


I have chosen the name Invisible Diagnosis, instead of something like- Invisible Disease or Illness. I personally get enough daily reminders that I am sick, and the word- Diagnosis- makes me feel a little less dysfunctional. :-)

It is funny because this is my first post, and I don't actually have a diagnosis... yet. Like many with an I.D. - it may have taken, or will take, years for you to get an actual diagnosis. If you don't have a diagnosis yet, then I hope you find this website helpful in getting one. It is also my hope that it helps others along the way in understanding the Why in many things that go along with their I.D. (Invisible Diagnosis)

Posted in: General Information, I.D., Not Yet Diagnosed