junkie
New member
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2013
- Messages
- 2
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 02/2013
- Country
- ISR
- State
- Sharon
- City
- Raanana
I was finally diagnosed with ALS two weeks ago after being assured by every neurologist and neurosurgeon I consulted over a 10 week period, that it wasn't ALS. EMG this week confirmed the previous observed diagnosis.
I am by nature an inveterate optimist, which has enabled to deal with a long history of medical problems including removal of gall bladder, two bouts of cancer, a prostatechtomy, high blood pressure for 45 years and diabetes - to name but a few.
However, I find that my most powerful ally - and I suspect I am going to need a lot of allies in the coming weeks and months - is a sense of humor. I have tried to look at my situation (barely walking, weak left arm, but thankfully no bulbar symptoms, so far) in as positive a light as possible and this has clertainly given me some strength to deal with what is and what is likely to come.
I am writing a weekly blog which may give some insight into how I cope and welcome fellow PALS and others to read it, maybe smile a little and comment. It can be found at jackschuldenfrei.blogspot.co.il
Wishing you all strength and peace
I am by nature an inveterate optimist, which has enabled to deal with a long history of medical problems including removal of gall bladder, two bouts of cancer, a prostatechtomy, high blood pressure for 45 years and diabetes - to name but a few.
However, I find that my most powerful ally - and I suspect I am going to need a lot of allies in the coming weeks and months - is a sense of humor. I have tried to look at my situation (barely walking, weak left arm, but thankfully no bulbar symptoms, so far) in as positive a light as possible and this has clertainly given me some strength to deal with what is and what is likely to come.
I am writing a weekly blog which may give some insight into how I cope and welcome fellow PALS and others to read it, maybe smile a little and comment. It can be found at jackschuldenfrei.blogspot.co.il
Wishing you all strength and peace