# It Looks As If I Have MS **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 2, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680 "2011-11-02T20:32:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/41 "2011-12-24T18:19:14Z")
Update: I was at a three hour assesment yesterday and when it was done, the therapist asked “Why aren’t you using a walker? You should have had one months ago.” So I ordered one, it will be here in a couple of days. I tried to find one with Ben-Hur wheel-spikes, no luck, oh well. And just in case I needed cheering up, my buddy sent me a link to _ **The Star Wars Holiday Special** _, which I had never seen.:eek: Happy Life Day! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/42 "2011-12-24T19:02:29Z")
I’m not sure the Star Wars Holiday Special will make you feel any better there Brian. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/43 "2011-12-24T21:08:05Z")
I’m an MS researcher, and for what it’s worth, I think my lab is on to something pretty important. The drug around the concept is currently in early development. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/44 "2011-12-24T21:45:33Z")
> [@An\_Gadai](#): > > I’m not sure the Star Wars Holiday Special will make you feel any better there Brian. 😃 it made me happy that no matter what I’m going through, it cannot be as debilitating as what George Lucas went through. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/45 "2011-12-25T00:33:49Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > So I ordered one, it will be here in a couple of days. I tried to find one with Ben-Hur wheel-spikes, no luck, oh well. Maybe you can get the lady who custom paints[Kitchen Aid](http://un-amore.com/)mixers to spiff it up for you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/46 "2011-12-25T01:14:53Z")
> [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](#): > > Maybe you can get the lady who custom paints[Kitchen Aid](http://un-amore.com/)mixers to spiff it up for you. 🙂 Cool! Although, I’m thinking more of a " Professor Fate" kind of look. ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/47 "2011-12-25T01:28:19Z")
I have a friend with MS. It took her a while to find the right drugs, but her treatment has been very successful. I hope yours is as well, and that you are able to keep your positive outlook. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/48 "2011-12-25T01:39:25Z")
I have a good friend that has it and the effects have been minimal for 10+ years now. He takes his meds and they are working for him. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/49 "2011-12-25T15:44:23Z")
What kind of tests did they do, to make the diagnosis? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/50 "2011-12-25T15:46:20Z")
Merry Christmas, **Bmalion** , and hope you’re feeling good! ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/51 "2011-12-26T01:22:22Z")
Despite all the stuff going on, this has been one of the best Christmas(es) ever. How do you pluralize “Christmas”? ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/52 "2011-12-26T01:52:37Z")
I’m so glad to hear that. Merry Christmas **B**! ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/53 "2011-12-26T02:06:23Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > Despite all the stuff going on, this has been one of the best Christmas(es) ever. > > How do you pluralize “Christmas”? I just throw an apostrophe on the end & caution to the wind! Happy Christmas to you. I’m glad today has been Awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2011, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/54 "2011-12-26T13:38:23Z")
> [@Fiveyearlurker](#): > > I’m an MS researcher, and for what it’s worth, I think my lab is on to something pretty important. The drug around the concept is currently in early development. That is exciting news. I hope we hear about it soon! ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/55 "2011-12-26T18:10:57Z")
> [@Khadaji](#): > > That is exciting news. I hope we hear about it soon! Should have a Nature publication out in the next few months! Currently in the anal probing portion of peer review. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/56 "2011-12-27T03:06:05Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > Despite all the stuff going on, this has been one of the best Christmas(es) ever. . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Brian. The’re a Herb burger in your future. Jan. for sure. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/57 "2011-12-27T03:31:52Z")
> [@samclem](#): > > . > > Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Brian. > > The’re a Herb burger in your future. Jan. for sure. Woo-hoo! ---
**Author:** ![WarmNPrickly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@WarmNPrickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WarmNPrickly)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2011, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/58 "2011-12-27T08:11:31Z")
> [@Fiveyearlurker](#): > > Should have a Nature publication out in the next few months! Currently in the anal probing portion of peer review. Where do you work? ---
**Author:** ![WarmNPrickly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@WarmNPrickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WarmNPrickly)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/59 "2011-12-27T18:10:06Z")
There is some interesting MS work on the horizon, but a publication in Nature is a long long way from a trial. The interesting research that I know of involves suppressing the T17 helper cells. Scripps recently published this in Nature. [http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v472/n7344/full/nature10075.html](http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v472/n7344/full/nature10075.html) I’m not a pharmaceutical chemist, so I won’t pretend to understand it, but I do like to read various pharmaceutical blogs to see what developments are on the way. I am curious about what **fiveyearlurker** might be doing and if it is genuinely a new approach. Of course, I understand proprietary issues from my own field, so I understand if he/she must hold their tongue. ---
**Author:** ![Lust4Life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecc23a/32.png) [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2011, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680/60 "2011-12-27T20:08:29Z")
So sorry to hear your news mate, but you seem to have the right mental attitude, ie.hard as nails, you are one tough mother ! Best of luck for the future, sending good thoughts your way. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-as-if-i-have-ms/601680.md?page=4)