Dhoud's blog

Hi. My name is Dave. I have ALS. Was diagnosed in Feb 2018 although I felt I knew what it was long before that and didn't want to join the group till I was sure. I have read many blogs and am amazed at the support and love and positive attitudes. I have struggled mentally with this for 6 months. Am 61 but feel emotionally as if I was 5. I'm from Nebraska and recently had to quit farming cause of my weakness. Still can walk slowly. Fatigue is overwhelming. Makes it harder to handle when I been very healthy my whole life as I've heard happens alot with people with ALS.

I'm not sure how to start. Diagnosed in Feb 2018. Started clinical trial 2 weeks ago. Heading to Mayo in Rochester in a few days. I'm 60 and healthy all my life. Never used drugs or smoked and almost never used alcohol. I guess it doesn't matter to ALS. STRUGGLED with severe depression and anxiety for 4 months. Waiting. Like someone said, would you have lived your life differently if you knee sooner. I felt I knee what I had 5 months ago. All the tests and waiting were unbearable. Just looking for some friends to offer support and advice and I will return the favor.