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  1. R

    B12 & CPK Test Results

    Hi Everyone, I was hoping you might be able to help with the results of some bloodwork and knowing if the results are good or bad as relates to ALS. My dad just under went some bloodwork as the first step in a possible ALS diagnosis by a neurologist. The two tests I know for sure that he had...
  2. M

    New here and scared for hubby

    Let me start by saying I have been reading here for a week or so and finally decided to post. My husband is 51. A few years ago he had pneumonia really bad, and a year later had it again. The pulmonologist pointed out to him recently that it is not normal to have pneumonia even once, let...
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  3. wright

    Compelled to write this

    Rose, I know you just got done shutting down your thread about your EMG, but I think I need to state a few things that relate to it. It's not only for your benefit . . . but also . . . for the benefit of others on here. I copied what I wrote when I got the message your thread was closed, so I...
  4. JohnMc

    Probable ALS?

    Hello everyone, I am trying to get some information on how ALS is diagnosed. As I understand it, ALS cannot be diagnosed in less than 6 months, and often takes longer than this. In these forums, I see people who are experiencing many symptoms of the disease, but who have not been officially...
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  5. Lorie

    My Journey

    First of all. Most of you know that I am a Caregiver for by sweet brother Tim with ALS. DX March 04. Tim had symptoms long before Dx. This is very hard for me to post. And a few of you know about me already. So many of you praise me for Loving and Caring for my brother and the work I do as an...
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    • Replies: 168
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  6. fiddleplayer51

    Husband being diagnosed with ALS

    Hello, My husband is in the process of being diagnosed with ALS. In December 2007 he began noticing his voice sounded different although I didn't notice anything unusual. Then by January his voice had a distinct nasal quality. He went to our PCP who first started him on Clarinex in case his...
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    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: New members
  7. MtPockets

    Tests to consider for possible ALS/MND And Information About Them

    Most Neurologists will also do a complete blood work up checking for any unusual blood chemistry such as heavy metal poisoning, a spinal tap, MRI, and as a last resort a muscle Biopsy to check for nerve damage to the tissue. If anyone else has more information about the various tests please...
    • MtPockets
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  8. Barbie

    How do you tell the kids?

    Hi everyone, this is the first time I have ever participated in a forum. I have been reading some of the posts here and have had a good cry already. we all sound so patheticly in the same terrible boat and I can relate to so much of what is being said and am so scared because I know what is...
    • Barbie
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    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  9. C

    Data Information on ALS

    Hello Everyone, Just thought I would share with you data info, which is available to all PALS. Click on: www.alsa.org *New Scientific American Report on ALS *Possible ALS Drug Granted Orphan Status by the FDA Also, PALS and families of ALS can obtain free tapes, literature from the ALS...
    • caroliney
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Stories of hope
  10. M

    possible ALS symptoms?

    Hi Everyone - I have posted here once before and need some advise again. About three to four weeks ago I noticed that my right leg, the outer muscle right next to your Shin was hurting. I didn't think much of it and thought it was from my heals that I had been wearing. Well a couple of days...
    • mjarosz7
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    • age als als symptoms bfs emg female muscle possible als scared symptom symptoms symptoms? twitching weakness
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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