MS Diagnosis Journey

In the chronic disease arena, most everyone is more than willing to share their story for their own benefit and that of others. At the core of each story is the diagnosis. Everyone has a story to tell, and every storyteller needs an audience. We invite you to join us for the Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Journey podcast and listen to these unique stories. There's much to learn from each other by listening to these stories of diagnosis. By sharing their experiences with others, the MS Diagnosis journey podcast will serve as a vehicle for healing and empowerment for the storyteller. Support of this project is made possible through the generosity of Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

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MS Diagnosis Journey

Scott James: "If I'm Broke I Need To Find Out Everything About It"

July 14, 2022 • Laura Kolaczkowski • Episode 17

Compared to most people, Scott James' diagnosis story is incredibly rapid. Just over a week after being misdiagnosed with a pinched nerve, he was back at the ER with worsening symptoms. The on-call neurologist he saw listened to his story, jabbed him with a safety pin (!), and said that he probably had Multiple Sclerosis. This was later confirmed by an MRI and Lumbar Puncture.

Even though it has been an emotional rollercoaster - especially when he has had to take steroids - Scott sees himself as being incredibly lucky. He tells his story here with honesty and a lot of humor. And even though optic neuritis took the sight in one of his eyes, Scott now works as a photographer.

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Interview by Laura Kolaczkowski
Edited by Steve Woodward at The Podcasting Editor
Podcast artwork by Jackie Zimmerman at Queen of GSD
Background Music is “Old Photos” by Olexy

Support of this project is made possible through the generosity of Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.