Jack Osbourne says he has multiple sclerosis

Jack Osbourne attends the Activision's Ultimate "Call of Duty XP" Fan Experience on Sept. 3, 2011, in Los Angeles.

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(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - Jack Osbourne is facing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

The former reality star and son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne revealed his health crisis in an interview with People released Sunday. He told the magazine he received the diagnosis just two weeks after he and fiancee Lisa Stelly welcomed their first child, a daughter named Pearl Clementine.

"I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, 'Why now?'" Osbourne, 26, said in the interview. "I've got a family and that's what's supposed to be the most important thing."

Multiple sclerosis attacks the brain and spinal cord, and can cause somewhat mild problems or serious disability, such as paralysis.

Jack Osbourne gained fame as a teen when his heavy metal father and his mother allowed the family to be profiled in the MTV reality show "The Osbournes."

[nanc12]

MS hits everyone differently. My son was diagnosed 2 years ago, at age 25, and is just now coming out of the depression that came with the diagnosis. The treatment for his kind of ms, in which he injects 3 times a week at a cost of $2500 per month, gives him flu-like symptoms every time. But, at least he hasn't had any more brain lesions. He lost feeling in his feet and toes, which was mis-diagnosed as stress, and only when we went to another doc after he had trouble walking, did he get the correct diagnosis. The MS Society is an awesome charity - if you're looking for a tax deduction, please consider giving to them.

[Bravoteam]

Most people don't know much about MS until THEY are diagnosed. I was diagnosed almost 6 years ago and it hasn't stopped me from doing anything because I won't LET it! I'm in the military, I still score over a 300 on my PT test, I'm training for the Tough Mudder in Sept, etc... I got on disease modification therapy right away, which is important. There are 4 types of MS and they all effect you differently. I like it when celebrities announce that they have it because it brings more attention to a very misunderstood disease. It's worth reading about-I'm sure I had it long before I was diagnosed.

[nanc12]

My son was diagnosed at 25, after 6 months of active symptoms and a mis-diagnosis. The doc who finally got it right said he'd probably had it since high school. It's a hard disease to diagnose, but doctors should be more aggressive about suspecting it, instead of saying "stress" or "depression."

[credibility2]

Sorry that anyone has to contend with having this disease, or any disease for that matter. I hope he gets the support system and medical system in place to deal with this disease, while taking advantage of medicines that have improved the side effects as not being as debilitating.

[OnTheRoad01]

And because he is 'Someone' we are all supposed to actually feel something? But, if he was just the man living next door no one would 'Care'!

[erasmus111]

Well maybe YOU are like that, but I'm not. I would care if it was my neighbor. It wouldn't matter who it was, I would still care.

Why would you be comparing this to someone living next door? Obviously because the person is a celebrity, we are going to hear more about it, but that doesn't mean they are more important. It doesn't mean we care more about that person than someone we know.

Go b*tch about something else.

[ramrod42]

I hope he makes it!

[ErnestSpoon]

Now he has a reason for a medicinal marijuana prescription.

[Graciechase]

It is important to change your lifestyle with ms. You will have much less energy, so rest is a very important factor. When you are tired ....sleep. Not watch tv, listen to music etc. really sleep. This has helped me head off many episodes. If you feel an episode coming....sleep. The fatigue is the worst; but never give up, just learn a different way of doing things. This is a disease that is VERY difficult for people....family....friends ....to understand. That is very frustrating. You may be able to do something one day but not the next. This disease Is different for each of us. Flow with it, stress only makes it worse. And yes, it can happen to anyone, and at any age.

[violist47]

Thank you for being so open. We all know much too little about MS. Good luck to you!

[Transatlantique]

Well, on the bright side, he has the fortune from his parents to care for him unlike most. It gets progressively worse over years, and it varies for everyone. I hope it never happens to anyone.

[gracescalia]

Multiple Sclerosis is essentially a diagnosis of exclusion, wherein EVERYTHING else has been RULED OUT as the possible cause of symptoms. The exception, of course, is the pathognmemonic sign of a "white out" on a brain scan--where it looks like the brain is covered in snow. Although, even THAT can be Sarcoidosis (which killed Bernie Mac).

Hang in there, Jack--the disease usually "waxes and wanes" throughout life, and they're getting better treatments all the time.

[nohater]

isn't that what the black bald headed guy that hawks blenders on TV has as well? can't remember his name. ms can hit anyone i guess.

[erasmus111]

His name is Montel Williams, I think. He's had it for many years and seems to be doing okay. Also, there is a country singer named Clint Walker who has it. He also has had it for many years and seems to be doing okay. I think if you eat real good, it helps, plus they probably have a lot better drugs now.