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Episode 86 Interview with Ray (MS WARRIOR)
Ray is an MS warrior originally from New York City and then went to the University of Maryland where he earned an athletic scholarship to play basketball. Ray then ended up in Pennsylvania because of job opportunities and he still calls it home. Ray explains that when he was around 35 years old when he started experiencing his leg dropping. Ray thought he was having meniscus issues and figured it would fix itself eventually but his drop leg quickly turned into a dragging lag. Ray was at an event for his record label, Nothing But Determination, and security accused him of being under the influence because of how he was walking. The next day Ray immediately went to his doctor because he knew something wasn't right. Ray's doctor examined him and had him get an MRI because it was possible he had MS. Ray's MRI showed spinal cord lesions but no brain lesions so a lumbar puncture was done and it was confirmed he had MS. Ray and I discuss how he had no knowledge of and how he is still learning 10 years into his journey with his RPMS. Ray went from walking, to a cane, then quickly progressed to a rollator and wheelchair in less than two years from diagnosis. Ray and I talk about how his family had to learn about his new disease and how we struggle trying to explain what we are going through. We also have a great conversation about how we adjust and cope with our new life and learn how to stay motivated to keep fighting. Ray talks about the mental part of his journey and we talk about how we had thoughts of suicide and how we got help and the importance of support systems. Ray and I also talk about how we have to occupy our time and find new passions like he did with his record label (NBDR) Nothing But Determination Reckordz LLC. Ray is an amazing MS warrior with his attitude and resilience. Follow Ray on social media @Vocullz Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. For Ray's Record label you can find him @nothingbutdetermination.com and on Facebook and Instagram @nothingbutdeternination. Thank you Ray for sharing your journey to help people understand living with MS a little better.
Follow me on TikTok @msmichiganman64 Instagram @msmichiganman64 Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio
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By Brian WallaceRay is an MS warrior originally from New York City and then went to the University of Maryland where he earned an athletic scholarship to play basketball. Ray then ended up in Pennsylvania because of job opportunities and he still calls it home. Ray explains that when he was around 35 years old when he started experiencing his leg dropping. Ray thought he was having meniscus issues and figured it would fix itself eventually but his drop leg quickly turned into a dragging lag. Ray was at an event for his record label, Nothing But Determination, and security accused him of being under the influence because of how he was walking. The next day Ray immediately went to his doctor because he knew something wasn't right. Ray's doctor examined him and had him get an MRI because it was possible he had MS. Ray's MRI showed spinal cord lesions but no brain lesions so a lumbar puncture was done and it was confirmed he had MS. Ray and I discuss how he had no knowledge of and how he is still learning 10 years into his journey with his RPMS. Ray went from walking, to a cane, then quickly progressed to a rollator and wheelchair in less than two years from diagnosis. Ray and I talk about how his family had to learn about his new disease and how we struggle trying to explain what we are going through. We also have a great conversation about how we adjust and cope with our new life and learn how to stay motivated to keep fighting. Ray talks about the mental part of his journey and we talk about how we had thoughts of suicide and how we got help and the importance of support systems. Ray and I also talk about how we have to occupy our time and find new passions like he did with his record label (NBDR) Nothing But Determination Reckordz LLC. Ray is an amazing MS warrior with his attitude and resilience. Follow Ray on social media @Vocullz Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. For Ray's Record label you can find him @nothingbutdetermination.com and on Facebook and Instagram @nothingbutdeternination. Thank you Ray for sharing your journey to help people understand living with MS a little better.
Follow me on TikTok @msmichiganman64 Instagram @msmichiganman64 Facebook @Brian Wallace Brunswick Ohio