Having MS is already akin to being in prison, at least for me. My "normal" privileges and lifestyle are long gone. I feel for those "double imprisoned", that has to be difficult. Thanks for the video!!
Wow. You know, watching this video has actually made me examine just how blessed I am. The access to medication, my healthcare providers... my liberty! Thank Dr. Aron. This video has humbled me. Being incarcerated could happen to anyone. None of us know where our journey in life may take us. Thanks for sharing. 🙌🏾
This is very interesting,I know my body can feel like it's in a prison at times. Hopefully,our Correctional system has improved access to medication. Thanks for connecting us with the stories!!
I so appreciate this video. I am a person living with MS, but I am also a social worker in the criminal justice setting as it intersects with inpatient mental health care. I work with individuals who are involuntarily committed and often wonder what their medical care would look like if/when we get a patient with MS or something just as serious. It’s sad to consider that a person with MS wouldn’t be able to access the same type of care that I do. Thank you for posting this. A good reminder to advocate for myself and others!
I appreciate that you took the time to address people who are marginalized by society not only b/c of incarceration, and also have the added burden of MS. Certainly helps to put my own situation into perspective.
Definitely not inappropriate. I often wonder man what do people in prison do if they have MS? What treatments are available? are they getting the care and treatments they need? etc etc well this video answered those questions.
Nice perspective Dr - My friend with MS is saying "This MS Hug is putting me in solitary confinement" - She takes medicines for that, but still - Can relate to her discomfort
Yay! 2 videos in 2 days! I don't think this topic is inappropriate at all. It is very interesting. It does surprise me that people with a felony are let off based on a medical condition. I work at a hospital and we see all sorts of very ill prisoners who still are bound to complete their full prison sentence. I always get something out of your videos even if it does not directly relate to me like being in prison. BTW, I love the glasses you have on the skull behind you-it looks like those are the ones you didn't fully understand their "coolness factor" that you kid was trying to explain? Love the beautiful flower as well. Have a great day
I don’t even know if I can watch this. If a prisoner had to go through what I go through every day, and I saw them, I would bawl. No one deserves that unless they are a Ted Bundy.
Not inappropriate. Very informative and interesting to hear what people that are incarcerated have available to them for medicine / treatment. Thanks Dr. Boster!!
I was diagnosed in prison. Spent years with mild symptoms that the prison medical dismissed. By the time it got diagnosed it was so bad that I required wheelchair assistance to go anywhere. My first mri I had over 20 something lesions and now today which is 5 years after diagnosis and 4 years after my release I am entirely reliant on a power chair.
Oh my goodness! This was very interesting. I can’t even imagine being confined with MS. I have my struggles but I am happy to say this isn’t one of them.
Thank you for the video ms and prison. I found it interesting and it has me thinking about how difficult it must be for a person dealing with ms in an environment that really limits his choices to pursue a healthy life. It’s like a person is a prisoner not once but twice.
This has been a topic I have always wondered about. I have never been in prison but I always wondered how in the world a person could survive with this illness in there. It's hard enough being in the comfort of your own home with this monster much less in jail. Thank you for this information.
Very interesting. My mother always said: No matter what your situation, you can always find someone whose situation is worse. I feel less self-pitying now.
Thank you for sharing. A former boss of mine had to serve a federal prison sentence for a non violent offense and I knew this person had MS and I wondered about their care. This an interesting topic but sad
Thanks for taking on a topic some might not consider, Dr B. I do believe prisoners with MS (+/or other conditions) need the opportunity to receive more than bare minimum medical therapy. Shoot--even with the over-priced therapy some of us with MS in the 'free world' are 'privileged' to take, we're each essentially in our own prison living with a MyelinSucker anyway. As you often advocate, though, personal choices about exercise, not smoking, eating a healthier diet, etc., contribute to slowing down the rate of disability. PRISONS could take a step forward--not only in managing appropriate DMTs for those w/ MS--but also in offering healthier food to all inmates. 🙏 Feasible accessibility to basic components of personal Rights & Responsibilities in healthier living with MS +/or other conditions... Rehabilitation in many ways🙏
I find this topic interesting. Never really thought about it until now. Are there ever incidences of MS diagnoses while being incarcerated, or are the resources for diagnosis not available in prisons (e.g. MRI)? Another great video!
cool topic, man ... very thoughtful and provocative. as I've mentioned before in the comments here, I find your strong emphasis on medications and relative disregard for the value of diet/exercise/stress reduction a bit frustrating, but I suppose you're just articulating your disciplinary perspective
Don't go to prison problem solved , I am a retired corrections officer ( not guard ) I'm sure your talking about OSU hospital prison wing . I had to retire from SOCF due to my MS when I had to start wearing a leg brace for drop foot I could no longer pass metal detectors . I am wheelchair bound now at secondary progressive stage .I couldn't take None of the modifying drugs I was allergic to them horribly so .
Feeling thankful for the often under appreciated reality of having the freedom to walk where I want, when I want! In your experience, do other inmates respect the medically challenged inmates or do the medical challenges put them at additional risk for assault or intimidation?
My 20 year old son was just recently sentenced to 8 years but was recommended for bootcamp. We have not said anything about him having MS because we thought bootcamp was 4 to 6 months. They changed it 2 years ago to 12 to 18 months. I'm currently trying to figure out if I can try to get him home on electronic monitoring. Before he was sentenced he lost 50 plus pounds without trying and was supposed to get a cat scan done before he received his 2nd dose of Mavenclad. Do you know if MS would be something they would consider to get him released?
MS itself feels like a prison sometimes, I can't even imagine what it's like to add a real prison on top of that. What have those people done to deserve such a thing :(
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Having MS is already akin to being in prison, at least for me. My "normal" privileges and lifestyle are long gone. I feel for those "double imprisoned", that has to be difficult. Thanks for the video!!
not only prison but same goes for people in poor regions, thanks for the video!
Wow. You know, watching this video has actually made me examine just how blessed I am. The access to medication, my healthcare providers... my liberty! Thank Dr. Aron. This video has humbled me. Being incarcerated could happen to anyone. None of us know where our journey in life may take us. Thanks for sharing. 🙌🏾
This is very interesting,I know my body can feel like it's in a prison at times. Hopefully,our Correctional system has improved access to medication. Thanks for connecting us with the stories!!
AJ's HR You’re welcome!
I was wondering about this actually. Thank you!
You're welcome Michelle!
I so appreciate this video. I am a person living with MS, but I am also a social worker in the criminal justice setting as it intersects with inpatient mental health care. I work with individuals who are involuntarily committed and often wonder what their medical care would look like if/when we get a patient with MS or something just as serious. It’s sad to consider that a person with MS wouldn’t be able to access the same type of care that I do. Thank you for posting this. A good reminder to advocate for myself and others!
I never considered the idea of someone having to deal with prison on top of MS.. interesting video Dr. Boster, thank you
YW Miss Hannah
I appreciate that you took the time to address people who are marginalized by society not only b/c of incarceration, and also have the added burden of MS. Certainly helps to put my own situation into perspective.
#WeHaveMS
Definitely not inappropriate. I often wonder man what do people in prison do if they have MS? What treatments are available? are they getting the care and treatments they need? etc etc well this video answered those questions.
MATT Z thanks Matt! #WeHaveMS
@@AaronBosterMD YW 🙏🏼
Nice perspective Dr - My friend with MS is saying "This MS Hug is putting me in solitary confinement" - She takes medicines for that, but still - Can relate to her discomfort
Thanks Raguraman, I appreciate your support as always! #WeHaveMS
Yay! 2 videos in 2 days! I don't think this topic is inappropriate at all. It is very interesting. It does surprise me that people with a felony are let off based on a medical condition. I work at a hospital and we see all sorts of very ill prisoners who still are bound to complete their full prison sentence.
I always get something out of your videos even if it does not directly relate to me like being in prison. BTW, I love the glasses you have on the skull behind you-it looks like those are the ones you didn't fully understand their "coolness factor" that you kid was trying to explain? Love the beautiful flower as well. Have a great day
I don’t even know if I can watch this. If a prisoner had to go through what I go through every day, and I saw them, I would bawl. No one deserves that unless they are a Ted Bundy.
rough to say the least Rachel. #WeHaveMS
Not inappropriate. Very informative and interesting to hear what people that are incarcerated have available to them for medicine / treatment.
Thanks Dr. Boster!!
Education: ALWAY appropriate! The subject is extremely interesting and thought provoking.
TY SoCal!
All truthful information is relevant and appropriate, thanks for all you do. Took me a long time to come up with the word appropriate....Keith
TY Keith!
I was diagnosed in prison. Spent years with mild symptoms that the prison medical dismissed. By the time it got diagnosed it was so bad that I required wheelchair assistance to go anywhere. My first mri I had over 20 something lesions and now today which is 5 years after diagnosis and 4 years after my release I am entirely reliant on a power chair.
this is something i've been thinking about for the past 10 years! thank you for your input.
Oh my goodness! This was very interesting. I can’t even imagine being confined with MS. I have my struggles but I am happy to say this isn’t one of them.
Right on The Pupcake Bakery! Agreed!
Thank you for the video ms and prison. I found it interesting and it has me thinking about how difficult it must be for a person dealing with ms in an environment that really limits his choices to pursue a healthy life. It’s like a person is a prisoner not once but twice.
Excellent point Doug Coffee in Hand
Wow after watching this all I can think about is but for the grace of God go I. Thank you for helping all MS patients.
This has been a topic I have always wondered about. I have never been in prison but I always wondered how in the world a person could survive with this illness in there. It's hard enough being in the comfort of your own home with this monster much less in jail. Thank you for this information.
You are a very good person Dr. Boster. God bless you. ❤
This is a very interesting topic,thanks for sharing once again
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I am really loving your videos!
Very interesting. My mother always said: No matter what your situation, you can always find someone whose situation is worse. I feel less self-pitying now.
Good topic to discuss!
I had never even thought about someone in prison having MS, heard of cancer though. Very enlightening topic.
Thank you for sharing. A former boss of mine had to serve a federal prison sentence for a non violent offense and I knew this person had MS and I wondered about their care. This an interesting topic but sad
Excellent topic ❤️ sharing
Thanks for taking on a topic some might not consider, Dr B.
I do believe prisoners with MS (+/or other conditions) need the opportunity to receive more than bare minimum medical therapy.
Shoot--even with the over-priced therapy some of us with MS in the 'free world' are 'privileged' to take, we're each essentially in our own prison living with a MyelinSucker anyway.
As you often advocate, though, personal choices about exercise, not smoking, eating a healthier diet, etc., contribute to slowing down the rate of disability.
PRISONS could take a step forward--not only in managing appropriate DMTs for those w/ MS--but also in offering healthier food to all inmates. 🙏 Feasible accessibility to basic components of personal Rights & Responsibilities in healthier living with MS +/or other conditions...
Rehabilitation in many ways🙏
Excellent video Dr. :O)
TY Brama!
I find this topic interesting. Never really thought about it until now. Are there ever incidences of MS diagnoses while being incarcerated, or are the resources for diagnosis not available in prisons (e.g. MRI)? Another great video!
cool topic, man ... very thoughtful and provocative. as I've mentioned before in the comments here, I find your strong emphasis on medications and relative disregard for the value of diet/exercise/stress reduction a bit frustrating, but I suppose you're just articulating your disciplinary perspective
Don't go to prison problem solved , I am a retired corrections officer ( not guard ) I'm sure your talking about OSU hospital prison wing . I had to retire from SOCF due to my MS when I had to start wearing a leg brace for drop foot I could no longer pass metal detectors . I am wheelchair bound now at secondary progressive stage .I couldn't take None of the modifying drugs I was allergic to them horribly so .
Howdy Biglew. You're correct about the hospital. TY for sharing your experience and perspective. I really appreciate it!
Thanks
Feeling thankful for the often under appreciated reality of having the freedom to walk where I want, when I want! In your experience, do other inmates respect the medically challenged inmates or do the medical challenges put them at additional risk for assault or intimidation?
Already in prison and to top it off with ms! Now that's a real punishment....good video here
My 20 year old son was just recently sentenced to 8 years but was recommended for bootcamp. We have not said anything about him having MS because we thought bootcamp was 4 to 6 months. They changed it 2 years ago to 12 to 18 months. I'm currently trying to figure out if I can try to get him home on electronic monitoring. Before he was sentenced he lost 50 plus pounds without trying and was supposed to get a cat scan done before he received his 2nd dose of Mavenclad. Do you know if MS would be something they would consider to get him released?
MS itself feels like a prison sometimes, I can't even imagine what it's like to add a real prison on top of that. What have those people done to deserve such a thing :(
How does someone in prison get help if they have ms
Spikeee wants to know who is that dude is in the background- does he or she have a name ..?😊😊
I hope to never be there
like your thug life skull 😃
Often I feel like I'm a prisoner in my own body.
That sounds awful Alicia
Hi Dr Boster, can you make a video explaining the link between Epstein Barr Virus and Multiple sclerosis?
And great video as usual.
I was just wondering this......lol
Do the crime serve the time. I do feel sorry. Think prison's should have a special unit for ill (ms,cancer etc.) Ya know.
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