Jack Osbourne thanks fans for support after revealing multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Jack Osbourne arrives for the 19th Annual Race to Erase MS gala in Los Angeles on May 18, 2012.

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(CBS News) Jack Osbourne is thanking fans for their support following after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

"Thank you all so much for the kind and inspirational words. It means a lot," he tweeted, finishing the message with "#adaptandovercome."

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The 26-year-old son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne told People he was diagnosed with the disease, which affects the central nervous system, two weeks after he became a first-time father (he and fiancee Lisa Stelly welcomed daughter Pearl in April).

"I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, 'Why now?'" he told the magazine. "I've got a family and that's what's supposed to be the most important thing."

One of the people who sent a heartfelt message to the former reality star was his sister, Kelly Osbourne.

She tweeted, "Please support my brother @mrjacko in not only his bravery but honesty! i love you so much jack & I'm so proud of you!"

[knewsteerrrrr]

"two weeks after he became a first-time father "

"I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, 'Why now?'" he told the magazine. "I've got a family "

That's why- you selfishly added more mouths to an overpopulated planet.

[bigmanfrommaine]

What? Really? Are you kidding me? You sir, are an ass!

[CosmoNielsen]

Hi,
I've been recently diagnosed with MS but now after doing some reading I'm wondering if it's actually MS and not possibly chronic Lyme disease.
There is increasing evifence & research thay shows the brain lesions, the spinal fluid findings and the actual clinical manifestations of Lyme and MS cannot be distiguished one from the other.
It's not a definite but always a chance that what we thoguth was MS can be treated with a long term course of antibiotics.
And trust me lots of neuris don't want to even talk about a possible Lyme diagnosis.

(20 yes represents a serious potential and Lyme should be included in diagnostic work-up )?
Symptoms of Lyme Disease
The Tick Bite (fewer than 50% recall a tick bite or get/see the rash)?
Rash at site of bite?
Rashes on other parts of your body?
Rash basically circular and spreading out (or generalized)?
Raised rash, disappearing and recurring?
Head, Face, Neck?
Unexplained hair loss?
Headache, mild or severe,?
Seizures?
Pressure in Head,?
White Matter Lesions in Head (MRI)?
Twitching of facial or other muscles?
Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)?
Tingling of nose, (tip of) tongue, cheek or facial flushing?
Stiff or painful neck?
Jaw pain or stiffness?
Dental problems (unexplained)?
Sore throat, clearing throat a lot, phlegm ( flem ), hoarseness, runny nose?
Eyes/Vision Double or blurry vision Increased floating spots?
Pain in eyes, or swelling around eyes?
Oversensitivity to light?
Flashing lights/Peripheral waves/phantom images in corner of eyes?
Ears/Hearing?
Decreased hearing in one or both ears, plugged ears?
Buzzing in ears?
Pain in ears, oversensitivity to sounds?
Ringing in one or both ears?
Digestive and Excretory Systems?
Diarrhea?
Constipation?
Irritable bladder (trouble starting, stopping) or Interstitial cystitis?
Upset stomach (nausea or pain) or GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease)?
Musculoskeletal System?
Bone pain, joint pain or swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome?
Stiffness of joints, back, neck, tennis elbow?
Muscle pain or cramps, (Fibromyalgia)?
Respiratory and Circulatory Systems?
Shortness of breath, can't get full/satisfying breath, cough?
Chest pain or rib soreness?
Night sweats or unexplained chills?
Heart palpitations or extra beats?
Endocarditis,?
Heart blockage?





Neurologic System?
Tremors or unexplained shaking?
Burning or stabbing sensations in the body?
Fatigue,?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,?
Weakness, peripheral neuropathy or partial paralysis?
Pressure in the head?
Numbness in body, tingling, pinpricks?
Poor balance, dizziness, difficulty walking Increased motion sickness?
Lightheadedness, wooziness?
Psychological well-being?
Mood swings, irritability, bi-polar disorder?
Unusual depression?
Disorientation (getting or feeling lost)?
Feeling as if you are losing your mind?
Over-emotional reactions, crying easily?
Too much sleep, or insomnia?
Difficulty falling or staying asleep?
Narcolepsy, sleep apnea?
Panic attacks, anxiety?
Mental Capability?
Memory loss (short or long term)?
Confusion, difficulty in thinking?
Difficulty with concentration or reading?
Going to the wrong place?
Speech difficulty (slurred or slow)?
Stammering speech?
Forgetting how to perform simple tasks?
Reproduction and Sexuality?
Loss of sex drive?
Sexual dysfunction?
Unexplained menstrual pain, irregularity?
Unexplained breast pain, discharge?
Testicular or pelvic pain?
General Well-being?
Unexplained weight gain, loss?
Extreme fatigue?
Swollen glands/lymph nodes?
Unexplained fevers (high or low grade)?
Continual infections (sinus, kidney, eye, etc.)?
Symptoms seem to change, come and go?
Pain migrates (moves) to different body parts?
Early on, experienced a "flu-like" illness, after which you have not since felt well.?
Low body temperature
Allergies/Chemical sensitivities?
Increased effect from alcohol and possible worse hangover

A few links on this topic:
http://www.murakamicentreforlyme.org/About%20Lyme%20Disease.htm
http://www.lymeinfo.net/multiplesclerosis.html
http://www.canlyme.com/lymemultiplesclerosis.html

[teapartiesr4madhatters]

Misinformation is a terrible thing----worse than the disease itself. Any decent neurologist will eliminate the possibility of MS "look-alikes" such as lyme before making an MS diagnosis. The most common way to test for Lyme is with a Western Blot test, although other tests (which only require a blood draw) can be used to check for the existence or absence of Lyme. Please quit posting alarmist drivel when it is obvious you do not know what you are talking about.