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American Idol Spotlights Multiple Sclerosis

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This week's episode of Fox's American Idol undoubtedly went a long way in helping the general public understand multiple sclerosis and its mysterious symptoms. Famous names have a way of bringing attention to illness and disability.David Osmond, son of Alan Osmond (the oldest original Osmond brother)...
  1. Sadness & ms...
    Corrina
    Friday, January 30, 2009 at 01:03 PM

    Way to go David keep inspiring us all. I too have RRMS and am feeling the loss of the zest for life right now. But that's a usual thing for a person with ms.

     

    Corrina

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    Mandy Crest
    Friday, January 30, 2009 at 03:41 PM

    Corrina,

     

    Any time I see someone with MS who continues to pursue a dream, I am inspired. It is those people who have helped me to forge ahead.

     

    As you said, sadness (depression) and extreme fatigue are common symptoms for people with MS. If it lasts for a prolonged period of time, there are some things your doctor can do to help.

     

    Thanks for reading and for commenting.

     

    Kindest regards,

    Mandy

     

     

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    re: re: Sadness & ms...
    Corrina Tapoof
    Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 03:04 PM

    I'm tryinmg to pursue a dream of higher education but it seems that my cognitive abilities are failing me. As for sadness and depression, I have unusual mood swings, one minute I'm happy then sad, then angry. I guess it'a all part of MS.

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  2. American Idol
    Lisa Emrich
    Friday, January 30, 2009 at 02:44 PM

    I didn't see the show (confession, never really been an American Idol fan) but do believe that David has put a wonderful public face on MS.  The more people who are following their dreams and doing so while opening discussing their chronic illnesses, the better we will all be for it. 

     

    Kudos to David and best wishes for a successful season.

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  3. Osmond son with ms on american idol
    Anonymous
    Friday, January 30, 2009 at 07:15 PM

    I am sorry that I missed the episode of American Idol with one of the Osmonds that has ms.  It is fortunate to be able to get up out of that wheelchair and be able to walk fine the next day. - it is when it is difficult to get that ms can get very discouraging.

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    re: Osmond son with ms on american idol
    Mandy Crest
    Friday, January 30, 2009 at 08:50 PM

    It IS difficult when we can't get up. That's why I'm so grateful for the good times! Smile Luckily, I still have more good times than bad.I'm more fortunate than most.

     

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Hope you make it a habit!

     

     

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