S2 E16: I’m Too Young For This Ish! - Part 1 - Multiple Sclerosis

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:

5:45 - Early Diagnosis and symptoms

11:15 - Research on M.S.

15:35 - Mental Effects

18:10 - Relapsing

22:00 - Telling loved ones

25:30 - Treatment process

27:00 - Treatment side effects

30:00 - Relationship with God

34:10 - Post-diagnosis phase

38:20 - Words of wisdom

39:45 - Randy’s Random Questions

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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