firstchild
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- Jan 6, 2011
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- Loved one DX
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- Midwest
Hi:
I am new to this and have some questions. My father received a prelimnary diagnosis of ALS about 2 weeks ago and is scheduled for a second opinion at an ALS clinic next week.
He is very weak and has appeared to have lost most of his muscle mass. He has trouble walking, has tripped several times, and cannot lift himself up. He cannot lift eating utensils to the level of his mouth but must lower his head. I would love if it weren't ALS but I am fairly confident in the diagnosis.
The question I have concerns some new events. Recently he had tremors really bad and he shakes. Is this normal for ALS?
I want to learn what I can to help my mother and my aunt (my father's sister) through this awful time as well as my siblings. Any information would be extremely welcomed.
Thanks.
firstchild
I am new to this and have some questions. My father received a prelimnary diagnosis of ALS about 2 weeks ago and is scheduled for a second opinion at an ALS clinic next week.
He is very weak and has appeared to have lost most of his muscle mass. He has trouble walking, has tripped several times, and cannot lift himself up. He cannot lift eating utensils to the level of his mouth but must lower his head. I would love if it weren't ALS but I am fairly confident in the diagnosis.
The question I have concerns some new events. Recently he had tremors really bad and he shakes. Is this normal for ALS?
I want to learn what I can to help my mother and my aunt (my father's sister) through this awful time as well as my siblings. Any information would be extremely welcomed.
Thanks.
firstchild