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    Husband stuck in culvert! Top that!

    As they say "Don't try this at home!" I think my husband is very very bored! :shock: Long story short: A kid's basketball rolls down into a culvert at the corner of our property...of course the kids want to retrieve the ball. In the meantime I have SIL, that I think has half a brain at our...
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    My Loving Husband

    My loving husband Cliff has lost his fight with ALS. He was 48 yrs old. He drifted off to a very peaceful sleep and I am so glad to have fulfilled his wish to pass on at home with his family. It was my great pleasure to be his caregiver at home since June of 2007. he passed away on April 29...
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    • Forum: In memory of
  3. vivi

    dilemma: should I prepare my husband for the worst?

    As you know by now, my husband has been to a neurologist 2 weeks ago, and had an EMG. The doctor said the test was inconclusive, and it could be nerve root damage or MND. We have to go back for further tests in about 2 month. My husband has not the lightest idea what MND is, or ALS, hasn't done...
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    Husband newly diagnosed and we have questions

    My husband is 43 and has pretty much been diagnosed with PLS. They are doing a spinal tap as a final step to ruling everything else out, but the neuro is pretty confident that it is PLS. I have a few questions that I was hoping someone could help us with. 1. Fatigue-He has extreme fatigue...
    • okiemom
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    • baclofen bed diagnosed fatigue husband improvement newly diagnosed pain pls problem progression questions scooter symptoms wanted wheelchair
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    • Forum: Primary lateral sclerosis
  5. tag0620

    Probably not RMSF....update on my husband!

    Hi all, Went to the UofU infectious diseases today. The first doc did the cursory physical exam (strength test, reflexes, eyes, ears, throat, etc), then just wanted to talk, and listen, and take notes. He took our blood tests and the readings (explanations) from our MRI's and said he was going...
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    • advice atrophy back brain data decline diagnosed diagnosis digital eyes hope husband mri neurologist problems story surgery symptoms test tests update van wanted weakness
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  6. tag0620

    Another update on my husband..THIS IS SUCH A STRANGE JOURNEY!

    Good Morning Everyone! Well...where to start...He's 6 weeks into his anabolic steroid cycle and is able to stand on one foot (shaky, but couldn't do it before), can put his feet up on the table unassisted (couldn't do), can cross his legs unassisted (couldn't do), can do exercises that he...
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    • als atrophy back clinic cramping diagnosis emg family fasciculations foot husband ice insurance paralysis surgery testing tests update weakness
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Husband's progression has sped up!

    Hi everyone, I haven't been on the forum alot lately. My hubby has had a slow progression, but it has all of a sudden sped up. He is able to use his arms and hands very little anymore, and his legs are suddenly going at an alarming rate. He now needs a wheelchair if he is out of the house...
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    Husband just diagnosed today - what can I help him with from those who've been there?

    Hi, Any of you who read my post on "Do I have ALS" know my husband got a diagnosis today of Bulbar onset early ALS (possible on the chart), slow progression. The doctor said she was "without a doubt sure" this was the correct diagnosis but we are free to get a second opinion. We are both in...
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    • advice als anger bulbar bulbar onset denial diagnosed diagnosis do i have als early free helpful hope husband onset progression second opinion slow progression voice
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    • Forum: Current caregivers
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    Husband got Dx this morning - Early ALS Bulbar onset, slow progression

    Hi Everyone, Terrible day as you all know from experience. My husband was diagnosed today with early onset bulbar ALS, slow progression. The neuro wants to do another EMG (his have been clean so far) in 6 months, encourages a 2nd opinion, wants him to start Rilutek and a clinical trial of...
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    • 2nd opinion als bulbar bulbar als bulbar onset clinical clinical trial diagnosed diagnosis early emg father husband immediately life mri onset possible als progression quality of life rilutek slow progression stress swallowing symptoms trial voice weight loss
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    husband

    Hi everyone; I'm beyond worried. My husband, 62 years old, started having symptoms two months ago of swallowing difficulty, saliva and mucous production, and of course intense weight loss through inability to eat. He's experienced no muscle weakness, spasms, tremors and has had normal MRI...
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    • ability als biopsy bulbar bulbar als emg husband mri muscle muscle biopsy muscle weakness questions saliva spasms swallowing symptoms tests weakness weight loss worried young
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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