jasonsamara
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- Learn about ALS
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- Maryland
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- Cumberland
So my dad is 63 years old and really has had no health problems that I know of other than blood pressure. He started having trouble with his right hand about 2 1/2 months ago. He thought nothing of it and waited until his physical a few weeks later. So the doctor said there was something wrong with his neck and sent him for a MRI. This resulted in 2 bulging discs in his neck. So when he went for a follow up his GP said this was not his problem and said the dreaded letters "ALS". So now my mom is losing her mind and he doesn't have an appointment until the week of Thanksgiving with a specialist.
He has no pain an no symptoms other than he finds it difficult to write and has problems with applying enough pressure to the pen. Now last night I was helping him remove siding off his house and he was hanging off of a ladder and using his right hand a good bit and seemed to have no issues. It's not getting worse, but not getting better. He was also told he has carpel tunnel. I appreciate you guys helping me with any advice. Thank you.
He has no pain an no symptoms other than he finds it difficult to write and has problems with applying enough pressure to the pen. Now last night I was helping him remove siding off his house and he was hanging off of a ladder and using his right hand a good bit and seemed to have no issues. It's not getting worse, but not getting better. He was also told he has carpel tunnel. I appreciate you guys helping me with any advice. Thank you.