MS: By The Numbers
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Ever wonder whose job it is to compile those seemingly mindless sports statistics?
On-base-percentage of lefties vs righties on overcast days in April?
Odds of first-down during a defensive blitz by a running back with a reverse mortgage?
Multiple sclerosis is no different. There are boo-coo figures on every aspect of MS. And I can prove it.
Here are some little known “stats” in a post I call “MS: By The Numbers.”
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Estimated people diagnosed with MS world-wide.
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People diagnosed with multiple sclerosis each week.
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Number of times an automatic toilet flushes before you get your pants pulled up & get out of the way.
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Times as many women have MS than men.
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Leg spasms before you finally fall asleep.
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Poop cramps before you actually go.
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MSers tired of hearing how Montel Williams beats MS.
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Percent of people are diagnosed with RRMS at first.
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Times looking for keys before realizing they were in your pocket.
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Attempts buttoning a shirt before switching to a pullover.
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Minutes that pass during an MRI before you have to pee.
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Average times per year you are told “Well, you look good.”
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Percent of people with RRMS who transition to SPMS within a decade.
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Disabled spaces for every one thousand folks owning a parking placard.
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Times changing mind when ordering at a restaurant.
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Times forgetting what you ordered.
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Percent of people with MS who have no to mild symptoms.
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Minutes late are MSers for no apparent reason.
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Million dollars total lifetime cost of having MS.
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Dropped pegs that roll under table during nine-hole-peg test.
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Times you chew jello to avoid swallowing issues.
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Percent of your time wasted reading My Odd Sock.
Yep, MS is definitely a numbers game. So take care of yourself. And keep doing what you can do.
4 Replies to “MS: By The Numbers”
I have often told my doctors that I believe if a drug or procedure is 99% effective, I always fall in the 1%
Margaret,
Believe me, you are not the only one who feels like they are in the same situation. Thanks for your funny comment!
I love them all Doug! Love your blog. You put this horrible disease in check! Keep on keepin on 🤪
Joanne,
Thank you for your kind words but your fondness for this blog may require further medical evaluation. Keep moving!