On Call with Dr. Randy

S2 E18: I’m Too Young For This Ish! - Part 3 - Graves’ Disease


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As we continue the series "I'm Too Young For This Ish!" where Dr. Randy Hines II interviews individuals who received diagnosis' for intense conditions, this episode of On Call with Dr. Randy features Emery Kincade who battles with Graves' Disease. Together, they discuss everything from his initial symptoms, his battle with depression and weight loss, along with his struggles of being misdiagnosed multiple times. His wife, Autumn, even joins in for support. What you can expect in this episode:
 

3:25 - Initial symptoms 

12:57 - Misdiagnosis reactions

13:54 - Effects on spouse

15:52 - Factors of misdiagnosis

17:42 - Visit with PCP

26:56 - Graves’ Disease diagnosis

29:55 - Effects of medications 

32:16 - Cognition issues

34:26 - Radiation therapy

41:21 - Getting back to feeling like himself

44:34 - Effects with work

48:11 - Randy’s Random Questions

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“My brain just wasn't working.” - Emery Kincade

“I wanted answers to what was going on with my husband.” - Autumn Kincade

“I didn't know how to support him." - Autumn Kincade

"I knew for a fact it wasn't pneumonia." - Emery Kincade

“As a Black male, we need to get checkups.” - Emery Kincade

“It could have been the end of our marriage.” - Autumn Kincade

 

About Emery A. Kincade:

Originally from his hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, Emery Kincade currently lives in Houston, Texas and graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He is married to his wife, Autumn Kincade, and raises two children, Emeri and Cullen. When he gets some free time, he enjoys listening to R&B music and tinkering with electronics, doing home improvement projects, watching movies and classic cars.

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