23. Empowering Patients with Multisystemic Diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jill Schofield, a specialist in multisystemic diseases, discusses the challenges and strategies in managing conditions like MCAS, POTS, and EDS. Dr. Schofield emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy due to the complexity and lack of comprehensive care for these conditions. She mentions the role of relaxed telemedicine regulations in improving access to specialized care and highlights the emerging field of MCAS, advocating for broader diagnostic criteria to ensure patients receive necessary treatments. Dr. Schofield also notes the environmental and dietary factors contributing to the rise in MCAS cases and discusses the importance of being aware of excipients in medications. She touches on vaccination concerns, particularly with the HPV vaccine, in relation to autoimmune conditions. The episode stresses the need for more research and awareness in these multi-systemic diseases to improve patient outcomes.