Hi Peg, it's Peg,
Since my Mom is 75 yo, she is already collecting SSbenefits. We have had EMG, Nerve Conduction studies, spinal tap, etc, etc, etc. More recently I have requested a Lymes disease test, we are waiting for the results of that. My parents have really good benefits thru Medicare & BCBS. Mom has started in home PT twice a week, and has gotten thru a couple weeks now. The therapist says that she is showing some inprovement, but I hate to get my hopes up. He says he would like to get her walking again on her walker vs being mostly in her wheelchair. I would love for that to happen, but don't know if i am hoping for too much!
The weakness in her arms & legs are the main symptoms. No other symptoms of ALS. I feel like I am on a mission to find out & fix whatever she may have.
I am an eternal optimist & beleive that things can get better & my siblings just want things to not progress.
Thanks for listening!
Peg