Navigating Your MS Journey with Dr. Samantha Roman (thatmsdoc)
Description
I have the privilege today to interview our latest guest Dr. Samantha Roman, better known on TikTok as Dr. Sam. You'll learn valuable insights from our guest, who's not only a John Hopkins MS-trained neurologist, but a fellow MS warrior. In today's podcast, we'll discuss Dr. Sam's:
Extensive education in mental health and neuroimmunology
Experiences in MS research
Initial symptoms, diagnosis, and MS treatments
Experience with "medical student syndrome"
Views on diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices
Following on social media, most notably TikTok
Desire to educate our community about all things MS
Thoughts on therapy treatments in dealing with chronic illnesses
Views on treatment risks and efficacy for each person
Involvement in the "Treat MS trial"
Distrust of the internet and the spread of misinformation
Bewilderment about the TikTok myth of "MS and parasites"
Advice to the newly diagnosed
Recommendations about reputable and educational MS resources
Links
Dr. Sam on TikTok
thatmssdoc on Instagram
thatmsdoc on Facebook
The MS Gym