depression

  1. arkallen

    Life was Simpler with MND

    A conversation with my Neurologist this week took an unwelcome turn. “Any depression?” No. “That surprises me.” I couldn’t keep my game face as I described the increasing joy I find in life; the companionship of many friends; the wonderful, robust lives of my children. But he wasn’t buying...
    • arkallen
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    • age back chair children christian conversation depression diagnosis eyes fear life mnd mobility modifications neurologist pls power power chair speech stress symptom travel treatment voice wrong
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  2. Phil's wife

    Teenagers dealing with Dad's ALS

    Last year my then 16 year old went through a very tough depression and seems to be doing pretty good now. My 15 year old daughter has been doing well - so we thought - but she broke down in the last couple of days. Last night she was so upset she cut her ponytail/bun off. The majority of her...
  3. tdamess

    feedback please i am getting hopes on this one

    hi , all just had a friend tell me about this any one know anything or have thoughts Serdaxin(R) Serdaxin is presently in clinical development for Major Depressive Disorder, and may work as a dual enhancer of serotonin and dopamine in the brain through a novel mechanism of action. In Rexahn's...
  4. L

    Pssst....Pass it on

    I just found out a dear friend, Sharise, has passed away from this dreaded disease. I wanted to share a little story about how we met. You will get the title of this thread by the end of the story. I was so sad about this and was going through this site trying to seek some comfort. And...
    • LornaDoone
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    • depression dying family friend hope info life mentality sad story wanted
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  5. H

    ALS Support Group....Seriously?

    Hi friends, I know it has been awhile since posting. So much has happened since my brother first received his diagnosis. We went for a second opinion - same diagnosis was given. The second doctor actually told my brother.....What you are dealing with is very serious - if there is anything...
    • Handmaiden
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    • als brother coughing cpap cramping crying death depression diagnosis hope life pulmonary function test second opinion sleep support test wanted wheelchair
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  6. C

    Could this be ALS?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and would like to post a list of symptoms that I've experienced recently. Thanks to anyone in advance who could help shed some light on this :) Okay, in the last 3 months I've had a wide range of sensory and seemingly neurological symptoms. This list is...
    • CHampstead
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    • als als? anger angry anxiety arm back breathing burning cold could this be als depression diet drugs exercise eye finger food foot headaches lump mnd mucus muscles pain problems progression saliva sensitivity sensory symptoms sleep swallowing symptoms thumb tongue twitches weakness worried
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  7. L

    New appt

    It has been a while since I have posted here, but Janet had an appointment today and there have been some changes since the last appointment. Janet's food options are basically down to soup, jello, pudding, oatmeal, and cereal. She said she doesn't want a pureed diet. Those are the main...
    • laurenac81
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    • breathing crying depressed depression diet feeding feeding tube food night ventilator wrong
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  8. H

    Diagnosis and What's Next

    My brother had his appointment with his neurologist yesterday to go over the results of his spinal tap (the last test, after a year long testing process). The results of the spinal tap - Negative. The diagnosis - Bulbar Onset ALS. The neurologist explained that he was in a category called...
    • Handmaiden
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    • als alsa bipap brother bulbar bulbar onset clinical confusing depression diagnosis finances free information neurologist onset progression respiratory rilutek saliva support test testing
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  9. NotALS!

    Cervicothoracic Intradural Arachnoid Cyst Misdiagnosed as Motor Neuron Disease

    An interesting ALS misdignosis article: Cervicothoracic Intradural Arachnoid Cyst Misdiagnosed as Motor Neuron Disease Case Reports in MedicineVolume 2010 (2010), Article ID 261657, 4 pagesdoi:10.1155/2010/261657Case Report Cervicothoracic Intradural Arachnoid Cyst Misdiagnosed as Motor Neuron...
    • NotALS!
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    • abdominal als als symptoms arm atrophy bulbar chronic denervation clinic clinical death denervation depressed depression diagnosis early fasciculations finger foot improvement information media misdiagnosis mnd motor neuron disease mri muscles neck pain neurology onset pain possible als pressure progression stages supplement symptoms tongue treatments usa weakness work
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Stories of hope
  10. L

    Is Your Pals Ready to Die?

    I'm not sure how to handle it when my pals is ready to die. I will miss her terribly when she passes.. so selfishly, I still want her around regardless of her condition. Selfishly, I do not care what condition her body or mind is in, I want her to live. She has very clearly told me of her...
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