Happy New Year to you and your family, May the Lord Bless you, Carol ... _________________________________________________________________ Expand your wine...
Sandy, I am only 46 years old but I have been on Medicare for about 3 years now. Because my medical bills are so high I can be the share cost Medicaid program....
I'm not sure whos getting this but if you tell me where you are I may have a hospital bed for you free of charge it's the one we had for dad before he passed....
Hi, I didn't get the original post on this but if you contact the MDA office they have ways of helping people who can't afford items. They have funds set aside...
during the past 4 months I have developed the following problems. Unable to walk with out limp my left leg feels like a dead weight. both hands very weak,...
A lot of the things you mentioned sound a lot like what my uncle who had ALS was going through. He couldnt button his shirt and was drooling a lot. He was ...
thanks for the reply, I will be seeing a doctor on the 16th. The last time I saw one was a physical in Oct and the only problem I had was weakness in my right ...
... everything else. If that is what you have get to an MDA clinic. They are all over the country. They took great care of my mom. Her ALS was rapid. Their...
hi all Just joined your forum in yahoo, I lost my brother Craig to als last June 2003. I was his 24-7 caregiver and he has left a huge hole in my life there...
Hi Joy, Welcome to the board. I know exactly what you are saying. I like you was a 24/7 for my Mom, and for awhile felt like I was suppose to be doing ...
HI everyone, I have just recently been diagnosed with ALS. The neurologist I went to took a look at my X-rays of my neck and an MRI I had taken a year and a...
Hi Klem, Welcome to the board, my name is Carol. Sorry about your dx - is this a doctor you have been seeing for awhile? You mentioned starting to have a ...
Hi klem, There are some really great Doctors out that really know their stuff. But if it makes you feel better never can hurt to get a second opinion. You...
Hello, everyone! Just wanted to share a little bit of helpfule information.... Have you ever heard of CUSTOM MEDICATION COMPOUNDING? Compounding is the art...
Hi everyone, Thanks for your feedback! I took a tumble at work on Saturday. I have bruises but nothing serious. My leg just gave out on me. I bent the...
Hi everyone. I know this is probably a common post but I'm having trouble finding consistent information on the web. My grandfather died of ALS in his early...
Hi - Welcome to the board - You sure have had your share of hardships and I dont' know what lead you to the ALS site, but I pray you don't have it. My Mom had...
Oh my that is a lot to live through! You are one tough cookie! As for Familial ALS, it accounts for less than 15% of cases of the disease, and I've seen other...
I've been "lurking" on this board for a month or so, ever since my 46- year old husband was diagnosed with ALS. We're trying to put together all the different...
To Klem, I'm the daughter of an ALS patient myself, my mom at this time is Florida thankfully enjoying the sun instead of this NY harsh weather. I was very...
Dear God, I'm writing to say I'm sorry For being angry yesterday When you seemed to ignore my prayer And things didn't go my way First, my car broke down I was...
Dear God, I'm writing to say I'm sorry For being angry yesterday When you seemed to ignore my prayer And things didn't go my way First, my car broke down I was...
My sister lost her battle today, just two weeks shy of her 37th birthday. She passed away at home in bed, with her husband by her side. She went peacefully in...
I am so sorry of hear of the loss of your sister. I know how hard this is on you and your family. I lost my Mom in May 2003 and I still have a hard time ...
I am Cindy, 33-full time college student & single parent of 3 boys 12,10,5. My mother was diagnosised Sept '03 and has joined us in our home because we were...
I am very sorry for the loss of your sister. My mother in law lost her battle this Christmas. She had only been diagnosed Oct of 2003. She had lost all muscle...
I have been taking test for the past few weeks. I saw one of the best Neurolgist in the Tama Bay area,he told me today I have ALS. I posted a question early...
Keep Positive ! I have had ALs for almost 4 years now. I am in a wheel chair and need everything done for me but I am alive and still enjoying a full life ! I...
