That is actually a wonderful site. Dear Mr. Osmond, I write to you today because I was thinking about you and how you were doing. While I do not have MS, I have had many bad things happen to my body over the years. About five years ago, I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. It then went to my bones and lymph nodes. I was blessed not to have chemo.
Then two and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with a birth defect called, Pancreatic Divisim. I could not eat for the two plus years.
I came very close to losing my pancreas and being on insulin the rest of my life. The scary part is, for the past week, I have felt bad again. Guess I am scared. Anyway, I just want to say that I grew up with all of you and proud to say it. The Osmond family has been a big part of my life. Prayers for you and your son, David. Take care, Sheila Reed Littleton. What a data of un-ambiguity and preserveness of precious knowledge regarding unexpected feelings.
I am happy to search out so many useful info right here within the post, we want work out more strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. Little did I know that both of you have and are beating the vicious disease that ended up killing two of my uncles.
They thought I had it, but apparently I just have fibromyalgia amongst various other chronic illnesses. I find myself thinking something similar, but slightly different than David did. In the interview it says you wondered if you would ever have what your brother did, but I find myself not wishing myself and the burden of me on someone else. Sadly I lost my husband 7. Sepsis due to urinary tract infections. He had to self cath and cathaters were not given to use once like now. My heart still hurts from this.
So sorry for your loss but thank you for being a wonderful caregiver and sharing your insights with others!
I have MS and I have to self cath. I get urinary tract infections at least twice a year now. I was diagnosed with MS in Sept , when I was 40 years old.
I would LOVE to see him again while he is here! I also believe that I have MS, it does not have me! Love, Peter James. I love this story I am glad I get the chance to read it honestly its a huge wow from me for such strong men and yes like father like son they are fighter and over all is their FAITH i am member and I believe that is truely what kept you alive is your Faith in the Lord. And also such talented family too Love this its such an inspiring story for me and also for all the people out there who are facing these kinds of challenges in their lives.
Thanks so much David and your Dad. I was diagnosed over 21 years ago, and have secondary progressive MS. Not happening. Sounds pretty bad? We have to Stay Strong! Goodd article! We aare linking to this great article on our site. Keep up the great writing. Hi Alan, a quick question. Now that they have found that they can improve MS with stem cells and rebuild the immune system.
What are your thoughts towards a cure? I have heard of MS. I hope and pray that they can find a cure for it. And one thing that i have learn is prayer is a powerful thing and God does answer all prayers.
I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 1 month after I turned My grandma is 96 and had it since she was in her 20s. I have been on Copaxone, the first year was daily and now I am on 40 mg, 3 times a week. It made a tremendous difference for me. Although the fatigue is what really gets to me. When I do too much, I do start to feel weak. Thanks for sharing Katie and keep up the good fight!
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My mom was watching the Dr Oz show today and I did a search for David and found this article. I have MS also and it gives me hope. Joely: I am so glad you found our site! We wish you the best in your MS journey — I also have a post in the archives about my best friend who is living with primary progressive MS — check it out! Take care! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Submit Comment. June 17, By Sherri Snelling. Originally published on Next Avenue by Sherri Snelling They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place yet this is exactly what happened to Alan Osmond and his son David Osmond of the famous entertainment family. The Show Goes On for the Osmonds Growing up Osmond means you know how to be at the pinnacle of the entertainment world — you sing, you dance and no matter what the show must go on.
Valerie and David Osmond. Suzanne and Alan Osmond. Related Posts. Alan Osmond on June 26, at am. Alan Osmond Reply. Thank you for your time, Nanci Reply. Sherri Snelling on June 23, at pm. Diagnosed with MS at 26, musician and songwriter David Osmond is advocating for himself, his dad, and the larger MS community.
Both men live with forms of multiple sclerosis MS. Alan Osmond has primary-progressive multiple sclerosis , a less-common type of MS that causes a gradual worsening of neurological functioning, typically leading to significant physical disability and reduced mobility. Instead, he brushed off the pain, blaming it on exhaustion. Soon, however, ignoring his symptoms was no longer an option: His eyesight quickly worsened, and he eventually felt pain throughout his body.
After several tests and misdiagnoses, David was diagnosed in with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis , the most common form of MS. He was In critical condition, David was given the steroid Solu-Medrol methylprednisolone. David took the steroid for a week and then was presented with a series of other treatment options. He acknowledges that MS can be like riding a roller coaster, the disease progressing, then remitting.
His voice cracks. And I thought, why me? With his father as a role model, David got on with his life. He proposed to his girlfriend, Valerie, from his wheelchair. Turning point Just before he married, David turned to a powerful medical steroid to relieve an acute attack of the disease.
The steroid worked only for a short time, but — amazingly — David continues to improve without it. In the classic roller-coaster way of multiple sclerosis, David got out of the wheelchair and walked on his wedding day.
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