Two weeks after the birth of his daughter, Jack Osbourne was told by his doctors that he has multiple sclerosis. Somehow the interview he gave Kneepads to talk about the disease and how it is affecting him also included Sharon. Why is Sharon being interviewed? It is not like Jack is 12 anymore. He is 26 years old. Did Kneepads say that Jack alone having MS was not interesting enough for a story so they needed Sharon to speak too? I didn't look it up, but does the disease affect a lot of men? Whenever I have heard of people being diagnosed with the disease it is usually women.
It is much less common in men, however it usually hits men harder as many have progressive MS as opposed to relapse remitting. I wish him all the best.
ReplyDeleteYes, men can get it Enty. My father had it and passed away back in January due to complications from MS. This is a very debilitating disease and Jack has a very tough road ahead of him. I wish him the best.
ReplyDeleteYes, more common in women, more progressive in men. I, too, wish him well.
ReplyDeleteI feel so badly for him. He seems to be the most stable famous Osbourne child, I know he has cleaned up his act a lot. I wish him all the best!
ReplyDeleteI hope for the relapse remitting mentioned above. He's 26. Anything can happen. I hope he takes a good look at his overall health and is able to overcome his. If I laid down every time a Dr told me I had a disease I would have been dead 20 years ago. I just think right now it could go either way. Good luck to Jack. MS is no walk in the park.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I know three men who have it. It's true what msgirl says. A friend of my mother's had it (a woman); she lived with it for so long with minimal complications (most people weren't even aware she was sick), until her last years, when she became so, so sick.
ReplyDeleteI really wish him the best. I have no doubt that he will have access to great medical care, so that's a plus for him.
You know, I'm 27 and if this happened to me, I would probably want my mom there for support too. No matter how old you get, when facing something as scary as this, a mom can still provide strength. Let's not rip on him for having Sharon with him for the interview.
ReplyDeleteI have a 65-year-old male friend who was diagnosed 20 years ago with MS. Sadly, he seems to be at the end of the road, with a hospice nurse in attendance. It's a tough disease--I can't imagine living as he has, but he always managed to keep a positive outlook. Truly remarkable--I remain in awe of him.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Cathy. I have a cousin with MS and the value of family support when coping with a debilitating disease like this is inestimable. Hopefully medical science is making steady progress cracking the MS code.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. Good vibes and prayers to the Osbourne family.
ReplyDeleteFSP I am sorry for your loss.
Saw this on DM last night. We have a SIL with MS. Hopefully he and others will get medications to keep it from progressing the way we have seen it do. It's really sad that it strikes people in their early adulthood. At least he will get the best doctors, treatments and amenities.
ReplyDeleteEnty, this is one of those times in a person’s life when they need their mother by their side. Regular and complementary medicines can help and won’t be a problem for Jack, glad he’s got money for the best care. Good luck to him and his family, they are his rock.
ReplyDeleteFSP - how devastating, my heartfelt condolences.
ReplyDeleteMy step-dad was diagnosed with it about 5 years ago. Now he can't walk and is in constant pain. It's a real struggle for him and my Mum to deal with. I really feel for Jack, especially coming so soon after the birth of his daughter.
ReplyDelete@FSP - I'm so sorry. Having lost my own father, I really feel for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is sad news for Jack but perhaps good news for MS. Sharon is a powerhouse, I bet she'll start working towards cure/awareness/etc. soon. If I had a team, I'd want Sharon Osbourne on it, as long as we didn't have to hang out too much :)
I saw somewhere else, maybe on Gawker, that he has the relapsing-remitting type of MS.
ReplyDeletePresident Bartlett on West Wing had relapsing-remitting MS, so there is at least one other (fictional) male who has the disease.
I have a sneaking suspicion that Jack Osbourne was conceived in a test-tube with Elton John's sperm. Not sure whose egg it was, though. Speaking of eggs, it's time for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteThat family seems TIGHT and I'm sure they'll give the Kid (26!!!) strength and ALL the support he needs.
ReplyDeleteI was genuinely shocked when I read it this morning. Rodney King dead. This. Next?
EmEyeKary - that's exactly what I was also thinking, it's nice to have Sharon in my corner! I hope she blows the lid off the scam that Big Pharma has got going with MS, (and I'm sure every other disease). And the MS society is in the pocket of Big Pharma as well. They're not really looking for a cure, when MS meds cost about 10K a MONTH.
ReplyDeleteMS affects about 65% women vs. men.
ReplyDeleteRight on, msgirl.
ReplyDeleteMontel Williams has MS. Much of his ongoing success after his show was cancelled stemmed from work he did relating to the disease. He wrote some books, did appearances and lectures about how to live well with MS.
ReplyDeleteHe follows a special diet and does holistic treatments.
This is a strange disease, you can go into remission and never have a problem or it can be completely debilitating. Growing up my next door neighbor had it
ReplyDeleteshe was one of the lucky ones.
So sad, I wish him the best.
ReplyDeleteSad. He seems like a decent guy. Good luck Jack!
ReplyDeleteI'd actually be interested in what Sharon has to say about it. His mother is a public figure and some people are interested in what she has to say, obviously. Plus the fact that 26 is still pretty young, I imagine he would want his mom by his side.
ReplyDeleteI hope he has many years before the disease starts to affect him. Just when his life had finally fallen into place for him. so sad.
It's very sad, especially since he seemed to really turn his life around from partying. Now he has a new baby, and this to deal with.
ReplyDeleteYes @msgirl.
ReplyDeleteI have lupus, another autoimmune disease. I believe the cause of all autoimmune diseases are the same, just affects the body a different way probably bc of your genes or lifestyle.
I suffered 10 years after my diagnosis at age 20, blindly doing whatever my rheumatologist told me to. I got sicker, he gave me more drugs which then cause another disease and thanks to him I now need a hip replacement at age 33. That was my turning point and I switched to a naturopath. 6 months after eating exactly what he told me to, I didn't even think of "cheating" bc this is my life we are talking about! I was 100% pain free, didn't need Vicodin to move anymore. It was a wake up call and I'm now healthier than ever. The physical therapist at world famous Yale school of Medicine was so rude laughing at me when I was in pain that I never went back. I now go to a local college with the naturopath, homeopath and chiropractor who does my physical therapy in the most caring, loving way. I'm so done with big pharma they can kiss my ass. I tell my story bc I want everyone to know that food goes in your body the same way that pills do and can be just as harmful or HEALING if you take control. I really hope Jack takes the natural route instead of dangerous pills. Did you know that in Europe they have to prove a drug wont do any harm before it gets approval while in America they do limited short-term testing, rush it on the market, and then when it causes death or whatever, THEN they take it off the market. I'm not being the FDA's guinea pig anymore. And right when I was told I needed a hip replacement all those commercials were on tv about oops sorry about the faulty hip-replacement parts we used, come join our lawsuit to get a few dollars for your suffering. I think Steve Jobs was unfortunately too extreme in his treatment but I find him inspiring that he traveled the world for different methods. Even if it didn't work. I just think that all of our wonderful new inventions are causing autoimmune diseases. McDonalds is quick and easy but it's all man made chemicals. Even our non stick pans which are so convenient leech cancer causing chemicals into our food. As someone mentioned, Montell Williams, who I think is a little crazy now advertising the credit card thing but he also was forced into clean, healthy living. I hope Jack takes this route.
Another Josh - I can't believe you said that! I have ALWAYS thought Jack was Elton John's kid. Sharon admitted an affair with Randy Rhodes 30 years ago or whenever, and Elton and the Osbournes are so close they consider each other family, and have been for 30 years. I think Sharon slept with Elton 26/27 years ago. I noticed when Jack was younger, and especially when Elton appeared on their reality show, they have the EXACT same body, same size, and Jack's face next to young Elton John are nearly identical.
ReplyDeleteMy older brother has MS. So yes, dudes get it all the time.
ReplyDelete@Pricess lol! I can't believe it's an real possibility. But he really looks nothing like Sharon or Ozzy. Thanks for the info! :)
ReplyDeleteMy dad was diagnosed with MS at 28 and has been living with it for around 32 years. He has the progressive form of the disease, but is able to manage on a day to day basis thanks to a scooter and my mom. It definitely is a disease that effects your whole family.
ReplyDeleteMS truly is one of the most twisted diseases out there as it hits you in the prime of your life.
However, as my wonderful father says, "God gave me this disease because he knew that I could handle it while other's couldn't." He's the best father in the world, limitations and all :)
This breaks my heart - this poor guy has been through so much (yes, I realize he's privileged, but being the son of Ozzy came with a price as well) and it seems he's got it all together now and BAM. I totally agree with all the others that I'd want my Mom there too.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, Sharon is an absolute powerhouse and I totally expect that she'll raise tons of money and awareness for MS now.
I wonder what type he has?
ReplyDeleteA family member spent most of her life in wheelchair and it was extremely difficult. I have another friend that has the relapsing kind and is able to live a fairly normal life.
I wish him the best. It's a horrible disease.
katsm0711---I have Crohn's, which is autoimmune too. Mine's not too bad right now, because I'm home disabled and have little stress anymore. But when I'm stressed---WHOOSH.
ReplyDeleteI just found out that Crohn's kicks me off organ donor lists, and that makes me very sad. I have been so enthusiastic about organ donation my whole life.
I do not live in a medical marijuana state, but I've 'heard' that mj really works for the symptoms, and really improves q-o-l. I know Montel smokes like a fiend, and good for him---better than taking so many pain meds. Natural medicine.
With my diagnosis, if I lived in a MM state, I'd have a card pretty automatically. But the cost of living is so damn high in the MM states! Harumph!
I dont even understand WHY Enty brings up the fact mostly women get it, and isnt he too old to hv mother around. Is he saying Jacks a lady? Or a momma's boy? Anyhoo, tough shitty break, i wish him well. I think Michelle Obama's dad had it. And I am 100000% on board with the pharma crap- look what they do with cancer! The whole thrust isnt on cure, its on chemicals for u to ingest. Ugh! I think its a scandal waiting to be exposed!!!
ReplyDeleteAustralia is just as bad when it comes to allowing untested products that they ban in Europe. I had an Implanon contraceptive implant put in and gained 20% of my body weight. I've had it out for years and the weight won't come off.
ReplyDeleteAs for cancer, when my husband and I were in the Amazon, we were told there is a plant that cures cancer, but an American pharmaceutical company had been allowed to patent the plant. In effect they 'own' a plant. How is that even possible?
My dad had MS from the time I was 3 yrs old. He finally died of it about 20 yrs later. It is a really horrible disease. Back when he was ill there was very little to offer in the way of therapy or treatment and it was a horrible way to live and die.
ReplyDeleteNow they have a lot more research and things that they can do to keep you functioning longer. And Jack will have the money to have good care. Very sad to hear of this yesterday--made me think about my dad and how much he suffered. Jack's little girl will never know her dad without it.
That is in fact true that more women get it than men. I think Enty was just stating a fact. When you are initially diagnosed with MS they don't always know what type it is, I.e. relapsing remitting, progressive, etc. it can sometimes take a while for the doctors to see how your symptoms play out. I know several people with MS and the term *remitting* can be misleading. You can still be dealing with a variety of symptoms on a day to day basis and diagnosed with relapsing/remitting MS. Everyone's MS is unique to them. I wish him the best of health.
ReplyDeleteHe is lucky in the sense that he will not have to worry about finances or trying to work 9-5 while feeling ill. I know people who have the added stress of money to deal with on top of their health issues.
Best wishes, and God bless to Jack,
ReplyDeleteHopefully there will be a stem cell treatment for it soon,