My Run for MS

[bigorangeman]

My wife was diagnosed with MS in 2005 its a real gut check to go into the Shepherd Center and see all the people affected by it. Makes me feel guilty to taking my health for granted.
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[Bigun]

My wife was diagnosed with MS in 1996 but said she could remember symptoms as far back as 92-93.

My Mother in Law has it as well but hers is far more severe. She has the progressive kind that keeps getting worse while we are fortunate that my wife has relapsing/remitting. She gets very frustrated with it being fatigued all the time and not being able to do things with the kids she wants to do. She takes an IV steriod treatment once a month to help along with the shots and regular meds.

Thank you for doing this.

[dr. moreau]

Please don't give any money to the MS society.

I was diagnosed with MS over 15 years ago. Since my diagnosis I have limited my total daily fat intake to 20 grams, as recommended by my neurologist. I have had no further relapses, and I am still employed full time. No one can tell that I have MS. I have never used any of the MS drugs.

It was first noted that a low fat diet might help MS when the rates of MS relapses decreased in the countries overrun by the Germans in WWII. The Germans had stolen most of the fatty foods for themselves. Starting in 1950 Dr. Roy Swank placed a group of MS patients on a relatively low fat diet (not as low as mine). After 34 years of followup he noted that the patients who followed his diet who were caught early only had a 5% death rate from MS, whereas those that did not follow the diet had an over than 80% mortality.

The MS society has never supported using diet to treat MS, even though they have no evidence that shows that the diet does not work. They only use drugs as recommended treatment, refusing to test any non-drug treatments. In my opinion, the MS society is nothing more than the marketing wing of the pharmaceutical industry.

Others who use diet to control their MS include Ann Romney (Mitt's wife), Montel Williams, and Donny Osmond's nephew. Doctors who promote dietary treatment of MS include John McDougall, George Jelinek, and Terry Wahls.

[JayVols]

Originally Posted by dr. moreau

Please don't give any money to the MS society.

I was diagnosed with MS over 15 years ago. Since my diagnosis I have limited my total daily fat intake to 20 grams, as recommended by my neurologist. I have had no further relapses, and I am still employed full time. No one can tell that I have MS. I have never used any of the MS drugs.

It was first noted that a low fat diet might help MS when the rates of MS relapses decreased in the countries overrun by the Germans in WWII. The Germans had stolen most of the fatty foods for themselves. Starting in 1950 Dr. Roy Swank placed a group of MS patients on a relatively low fat diet (not as low as mine). After 34 years of followup he noted that the patients who followed his diet who were caught early only had a 5% death rate from MS, whereas those that did not follow the diet had an over than 80% mortality.

The MS society has never supported using diet to treat MS, even though they have no evidence that shows that the diet does not work. They only use drugs as recommended treatment, refusing to test any non-drug treatments. In my opinion, the MS society is nothing more than the marketing wing of the pharmaceutical industry.

Others who use diet to control their MS include Ann Romney (Mitt's wife), Montel Williams, and Donny Osmond's nephew. Doctors who promote dietary treatment of MS include John McDougall, George Jelinek, and Terry Wahls.

Not the place for this, imo. Start your own thread. Don't take a dump on how Yankee chooses to honor and support his dad. Bad taste at the least. Glad you are relapse free. Great news, but the MS Society has funded more research for treatments and they lead in funding to find a cure. They help support MS patients with mobility aides, education, emotional support, and a myriad of other non drug related programs. I speak at MS functions often. I have never spoke on behalf of any pharmecutical company. I speak in the hopes of giving those with MS some hope, support, and to ecourage them to keep fighting. I, too still work full time and coach high school sports. I do not get paid a cent by the MS Society. It's all voluntary. This is a fine organization that has helped millions not just by funding research, but also in providing emotional support for those that receive this emotionally and typically devastating diagnosis. Again, I am very pleased that you are doing well, and hope you continue to do so. I would just hope that you excercise a little more tact in the future.

[IBlvNTmWrk]

Count me in Yankee Vol. Glad to help support a good cause.

[dr. moreau]

JayVols,
I am sorry if I offended you. I am just trying to pass on the information my neurologist gave me, that diet can control MS. I hate to see others suffer when there is a free and very effective treatment available. I have never joined the society, since my neurologist warned me to stay away from it when I was diagnosed. In the past I noted that the society seemed to be trying to keep MS patients from changing their diets, and I could not understand their stance.
Are you watching your fat intake? If not, please do so.

[JayVols]

Originally Posted by dr. moreau

JayVols,
I am sorry if I offended you. I am just trying to pass on the information my neurologist gave me, that diet can control MS. I hate to see others suffer when there is a free and very effective treatment available. I have never joined the society, since my neurologist warned me to stay away from it when I was diagnosed. In the past I noted that the society seemed to be trying to keep MS patients from changing their diets, and I could not understand their stance.
Are you watching your fat intake? If not, please do so.

I wasn't offended and have no problem with you expressing your views. Your post seemed a bit condescending rather than an attempt to offer an alternative way to cope with MS. It also came across as you discouraging folks to help the OP support and honor his father the way he has chosen. I more than understand how he feels. My dad had the disease for 17 years. He passed away July 12, 2004 from complications caused by MS. I received my diagnosis 10 days prior to my dad's passing. He was in the hospital under comfort measure treatment only because there was nothing the doctors could do for him. I never told my dad. If I mistook the intentions of your post, apologies. Again, my objections was directed more towards method rather than message. I just know how Yankee feels in regards to his dad. I do what I do what I do in relation to the MS Society not because I have the disease, but due to the fact that I want to pay tribute to my dad's memory. He possessed the most optimistic attitude and displayed a super-human fighting spirit even at the end of his life. If I did anything less, I would be dishonoring the example that was his life.

[Yankee_Vol]

Thanks for those that donated. With everyone's help I was able to raise $2,650 for MS. My goal was $2,000. I ran the half marathon in 1:42:17.

Thanks again, it's greatly, greatly appreciated.

[VolsByNature]

MS sucks, my dad has it and it has pretty much crippled his leg. Seems like it's getting pretty common now days

[vollygirl]

That's awesome Yank! Good job!

[82_VOL_83]

Done! Best wishes and prayers for your father. I have a co-worker with MS.

[jps2194]

My father was diagnosed with MS in his early 50's and went downhill fast. I also have a brother-in-law with the disease and was diagnosed in his late 20's. My brother-in-law has been episode free for several years. I understand what you are going through.

It is really a tough disease. It was very tough to see my father becoming confined to a bed when he was full of life and energy. You never know how it will affect someone, some get it bad and some not so bad. My hope and prayer is your father has a mild case.

[SDV]

Sorry I missed this thread somehow. I pray for your dad and family

[JayVols]

Originally Posted by Yankee_Vol

Thanks for those that donated. With everyone's help I was able to raise $2,650 for MS. My goal was $2,000. I ran the half marathon in 1:42:17.

Thanks again, it's greatly, greatly appreciated.

Congrats. Thank you for your efforts. Best of luck to you and your dad.