Brain & Life

Karen Duffy on Making Peace with Neurosarcoidosis


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In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with MTV VJ, author, and actress Karen Duffy. Karen shares her experience in being diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis, including how she copes with chronic pain and how her work as a hospital chaplain has influenced her perspective as an individual with a chronic condition. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Gelfand, a neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco, who specializes in treating those with autoimmune conditions. Dr. Gelfand discusses strategies for coping with chronic pain and the future of treatment options.

Additional Resources:

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/disorders/neurosarcoidosis

Guest: Karen Duffy @dufflambros

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD

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