Medical Stories - Multiple Sclerosis: Out of Mind

Multiple Sclerosis has often been called the disease of young white women, but new studies have produced some startling information about the previously unrecognized impact of MS on African Americans. In this episode of Medical Stories, we follow two extraordinary people through their challenges in coping with MS. Dawn, a brilliant PhD candidate, left her studies behind over 20 years ago. Tyler, son of NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell, had his own NFL dream cut short when his health took a turn no one saw coming. The stories of these two influencers will bring you to tears. Featuring renowned experts, Dr. Mitzi J. Williams from Joi Life Wellness Group in Atlanta, GA, and nurse practitioner, Sophia D. Woodson from University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and look for Medical Stories on your Public Television station. Check your local PBS listings today! Or visit https://medicalstories.tv/ to learn more about this very popular documentary series. Follow us on Facebook:   / medicalstories.pubtv.pbs   Check us out on Instagram:   / medicalstories_pubtv_pbs   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / @medicalstories   #medicalstories #MedStoriesTV #ms #multiplesclerosis #multiplesclerosisawareness #multiplesclerosiswarrior Chapters: 0:00 Tyler’s Story 1:05 Tyler’s Sudden Paralysis 1:50 What Is Multiple Sclerosis? 2:48 Dawn’s Story 3:53 Dawn’s First Major Flare 4:11 MS in the Black Community 6:11 How MS Is Diagnosed 9:12 Family Support & Coping 13:09 Relapsing-Remitting MS Explained 17:44 Treatment, Lifestyle, & Hope 20:09 Adjusting to Life After Diagnosis 21:04 Finding Purpose Again 22:16 Advocacy, Research, & The Future of MS