mimipgm
New member
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2011
- Messages
- 8
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 09/2011
- Country
- US
- State
- TN
- City
- Springfield
My mother was diagnosed with ALZ in Sept, 2011 and since that time, she has gone down dramatically and according to her doctors, "progressed more rapidly" than they had ever seen. One of her doctors told us that there was no pain with ALS, and another one said there would be minimal pain if any. Her hands have swelled so badly, that she can't even use them for anything. They also hurt her constantly and she has a hard time sleeping. Her Neurologist sent her to a Rheumoidtologist because he said her blood work came back with severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. No one else seems to think the swelling and pain is from arthritic symptoms. Could someone please tell me if the swelling and pain is from ALS? Her doctors have given us different answers. Thanks for your help.:razz: