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Can Do MS delivers health and wellness education programs to help families living with MS thrive. The Can Do MS Podcast will share conversations, real life experiences, stories, and information from MS experts and people living with MS.
Navigating Pediatric MS – Challenges, Treatment, and Hope for the Future
Can Do MS Podcast
31 minutes 22 seconds
8 months ago
Navigating Pediatric MS – Challenges, Treatment, and Hope for the Future
Navigating Pediatric MS - Challenges, Treatment, and Hope for the Future- Episode 182 - Transcript
In this episode, we join our host Stephanie Buxhoeveden and two special guests Emily Blosberg with Oscar the Monkey and Harvard Neurology professor Tanuja Chitnis. Together we explore the complexities of pediatric multiple sclerosis and how it differs from the adult form of the disease. We’ll dive into when pediatric MS is typically diagnosed and highlight the early signs that parents and what to watch for. Beyond medical treatment, managing MS as a child can be particularly challenging. We share valuable advice for families on navigating school, sports, and social life, while emphasizing the importance of emotional support and accommodations. We take a look at the future of pediatric MS research, discussing advancements in clinical trials, potential new therapies, and ongoing studies to improve outcomes for children and teenagers with MS.
Tune in for an informative and hopeful discussion about pediatric MS, its challenges, and what’s ahead for young patients.
Disclaimer: This podcast provides general educational information. Can Do MS does not endorse, promote, or recommend any product, service, or diet associated with the content of this program.
Can Do MS Podcast
Can Do MS delivers health and wellness education programs to help families living with MS thrive. The Can Do MS Podcast will share conversations, real life experiences, stories, and information from MS experts and people living with MS.
