On Call with Dr. Randy
On Call with Dr. Randy
Dr. Randy Hines II
S2 E16: I’m Too Young For This Ish! - Part 1 - Multiple Sclerosis
47 minutes Posted Oct 26, 2022 at 8:00 am.
Early Diagnosis and symptoms
Research on M.S.
Mental Effects
Relapsing
Telling loved ones
Treatment process
Treatment side effects
Relationship with God
Post-diagnosis phase
Words of wisdom
Randy’s Random Questions
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This episode of On Call with Dr. Randy is the first episode in a new series, "I'm Too Young For This Ish!" where he interviews individuals who have received diagnosis' for intense conditions at a young age. On the first installment of this series, Dr. Randy sits down with Jarvus Cox to discuss his early diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis along with the initial symptoms, mental and physical effects and the importance of listening to your body. What you can expect in this episode:
 
 
Tweetable Quotes:
“Don't take for granted the things that the body does naturally.” - Jarvus Cox
“At any moment, I didn't think my legs would stop working.” - Jarvus Cox
“I had to do some internal thinking and realize I might be depressed." - Jarvus Cox
 
"I didn't realize how much love people can have for you." - Jarvus Cox
“Take care of yourself because nobody else will in the way that you will.” - Jarvus Cox
 
About Jarvus Cox:
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Jarvus Cox lived a seemingly normal life as a former captain in the military when he got an early diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, causing him to experience mental and physical symptoms including faded memory. Along with being a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Jarvus is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and the University of Texas at Dallas. He served diligently in the U.S. Army as an Infantry and Signal Corp Captain from 2008 to 2012 in which he became a Program Manager for Raytheon Technologies. When he's not working or fighting his diagnosis, Jarvus is a loving husband to his wife, Crystal, and a proud father of twin boys. 
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