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    Pls

    I have PLS. Was diagnosed in 95. I'm confined to a wheelchair, I spent 3 years in the Army and I thank God I did. They are taking care of me now. They bought my wheelchair, a van with automatic doors and ramp. my wife has a full time job taking care of me. She is a Godsend. I have a lift to put...
  2. D

    Jaeco Wrex upper limb orthosis

    Functional upper limb orthosis designed to enhance movement of the arm for persons with neuromuscular disabilities. Attaches to wheelchair back. My mother had ALS and used this for approximately 2 months before she became too weak to use it. It allowed her to bring her utensil up to her mouth to...
  3. R

    Any thoughts appreciated

    Hi, I'm 30 years old and have been having some symptoms for a few months which are beginning to worry me. I haven't really spoken to anyone about it and it's all a bit scary, so I'd appreciate any input. This all started in January when I noticed a tremor in my hands. It appeared strongest in...
    • Richard909
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    • ankle anxiety back ball bed chair cold financial finger foot hope movement natural pain pressure problems stress symptoms tests tremor weakness work worry
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  4. S

    MIL Passed Sunday

    We got a call around 5 tonight and with sirens in the background heard that mom stopped breathing. We prayed for no trache, she had been firm on this point, and a few minutes later got the second call to say they were unable to resuscitate her and she had passed. There are too many feelings...
    • SamSam
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    • age anger breathing denial diagnosis fear feeding feeding tube free heart hope locked in movement onset power sad symptoms wheelchair worried
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: In memory of
  5. S

    Do I have ALS at age 18 ?

    Hello, I am an 18 year old guy, a hypochondriac to be honest. 2 Months ago, I developed knee pain, and foot stabbing. It felt like electricity I think. I thought I had bone cancer. I was stressing out about it. It got better with movement, and I forgot about it for a week - I really dont think...
    • supergeorgedude
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    • age als anxiety back ball coughing cramps do i have als fingers foot hours is this als knee pain movement muscle muscle pain muscle weakness muscles pain progression running shortness of breath stupid symptoms twitching weakness worried
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  6. S

    So Anxious

    Hi everyone. I'm a 44 year old female. On Mother's Day weekend I almost choked on a roll at Bob Evans. I sat there not sure whether to cough it up or swallow it down. That next Wednesday the same happened with a donut. About a week later, one night my entire body felt numb & legs felt heavy and...
    • Susmadden
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    • als? arm back can't swallow choking diabetes female finger foot movement night paralyzed problem shaking shower story swallow symptoms thumb tongue twitching worried
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  7. J

    Als worries or should I move on

    dI have questions about my symptoms, have read a lot so hopefully won't waste your time, but please know I value your time: Symptoms: Started with tingling all over (which I know is not ALS symptom) and twitching, twitching all over but mainly in thighs, calves and feet, both sides. Twitching...
    • jalapeno
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    • als book clinical decline fatigue lyme movement muscles questions spasms symptoms twitches twitching weakness worries
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  8. S

    Wait and see approach

    Hi Everyone, It's been a while since I've last posted and not a lot has changed since (diagnosis wise). I really don't want to bother you with a huge list of symptoms, nor do I want to come across like a huge worry wort, when my concerns are many of your realities. So I'll try and keep it as...
    • Sammbie
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    • ability advice arm atrophy clinical diagnosis foot hyperreflexia ignore movement mri neurologist questions symptoms tests thenar video worry
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  9. A

    Concerning Onset of Symptoms

    Hi. I'm a 31 year old male who began experiencing symptoms in late February. Would like to know if there is real concern for ALS and not just fearing the worst. My symptoms started with my arm suddenly jumping off my computer mouse at work one day. Thought it was odd at the time but moved on...
    • Anomaly2017
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    • als arm atrophy back finger heaviness life movement onset problem quality of life sensory symptoms shoulder shower symptom symptoms twitches twitching weakness work
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  10. S

    Emergency situation and treatment given (Hydrocortisone). Opinions requested.

    Our mother is totally paralysed with just eye movement is on trilogy ventilator and we are managing her at Home since December2010 .she do not require any oxygen support (able to maintain 96-98 o2 levels on own) unless there is some infection. Last week she went into serious condition ...
    • SWK8
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    • age als breathing cure eye heart improvement movement nih oxygen sleep support symptoms symptoms of als treatment trilogy ventilator
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Research and trials
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