Multiple Sclerosis is a complex autoimmune condition that is often poorly understood and requires a great deal of expertise to treat it effectively. My guest today, Dr. Erica Rivas does exactly that in her private practice focusing on a more holistic approach to Multiple Sclerosis. We also touch on other Neurological Autoimmune conditions that can affect the brain including Hashimoto's which is often not thought of as a brain condition but rather thyroid condition. Hashimoto's can have direct effects on the nervous system and often causes symptoms in these patients.

We discuss:
– Her medical background and why she went into Neurology.
– What is Multiple Sclerosis and how does she treat it differently from other practitioners?
– What are other autoimmune conditions that can affect the brain?
– Is there potential for more holistic treatment options for autoimmune brain diseases?
– How Hashimoto's affects the brain.
– The Biggest challenges she faces with her patient population
– Some success stories of patients with her approach.
Guest Intro:
Dr. Erica Rivas is the medical director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neurology Institute of Austin. She is an expert in immunological disorders that affect the central nervous system, spinal cord and brain. She completed her fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology at the University of Southern California. She is board-certified in Neurology. She is also the recipient of an educational grant award for the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis. She has been named a top doctor in Austin.

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