mnd/als

  1. Danijela

    Babinski / plantar response

    My partner has both upper and lower motor neuron symptoms, and has correctly been diagnosed with MND/ALS. Last week we attended a specialist clinic (we go every 4 months) and in the notes that followed I noticed that his Babinski/plantar reflex is still normal (absent), that is downward...
  2. B

    My intro

    Hi all... So here is my intro for myself... I was diagnosed with MND/ALS on 8/28 by my in-town neurologist, based on the evidence of both upper and lower motor neuron disease (including EMG). I have many of the typical symptoms... with one key exception... I do not show signs of significant...
    • BrianD
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    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: New members
  3. S

    Caregiver question

    My husband has FTD(dementia) with MND/ALS and is now requiring nearly full time care. He has made it very clear that he "wishes" I would be home with him all day every day. He is very sincere about this, not demanding at all just "wishes". I have a full time job and can take FMLA although...
    • sjpowers51
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  4. S

    Stopals

    My husband was diagnosed w/FTD with associative PSP and possible MND. He has progressed that it is clearly MND/ALS. The bipap discussion was interesting as he has just been put on a bipap but is having alot of problems... it causes him to yawn excessively and he says at times he can't breathe...
  5. M

    Fasciculations and muscles

    Hi First of all-thank you for a great Forum I hope that some of you can help me giving answers to some symptoms I am experiencing. About 4 month ago I noticed fasciculations i both my calves/feets. They are now going non-stop with intervals about one every second. I the last month they have...
    • MHJ1
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    • abdomen als symptoms back fasciculations foot hope hours mnd mnd/als muscle muscles nose sleep speech symptoms
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  6. M

    Do I have ALS/MND?

    I have been reading this forum for about two months now and am so impressed by the support and information provided by the members. I am hoping to learn more and share my own experiences now as a member. I aoplogize in advance of for the long post but it is my first time on the forum and I want...
    • markpnw
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  7. P

    EMG stats

    I know that, in some rare cases, folks here had their first EMG normal, but later were diagnoseded with a MND/ALS. In these cases, the first EMG was apparently done by a local neuro, not by an MND specialist. Are the following statements correct: 1. Nobody here has been diagnoseded with an MND...
  8. Dark.Star

    exercise # ? MND/ALS

    As I said I have been suffering from MND/ALS for 5 years and abnormalities already damaged two legs. Two hands just has started to abnormalities; However, Is there any problem for body exercise or body messing or weight lifting ? Can I continue my exercise ? :mrgreen:
  9. Dark.Star

    China Peking University MND/ALS research ?

    I have been suffering MND/ALS for 5 years where two legs are already useless condition for abnormalities in muscles and two hands recently abnormalities started. In 2005 ,Doctors first identified me MND by EMG test. Recently (15th May 2009) done EMG diagnosis again and report demonstrated MND ...
    • Dark.Star
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  10. C

    ALS specific Fasics

    Hello- As most of the regulars know, I have many other symptoms besides miscle fasics. Here is my question which is mostly for people that have a firm diagnosed of MND/ALS but anyone feel free to chime in- Are fasics that are ALS/MND increased by stress, vigorous exercise, and/or caffeine...
    • CB1977
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    • als caffeine exercise free mnd mnd/als stress symptoms
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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