jessicapen
New member
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2009
- Messages
- 3
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 07/2009
- Country
- US
- State
- CA
- City
- Pacifica
Hi,
I am new to the forum. My father-in-law was diagnosed last month with PLS/ALS, depending on which doctor is diagnosing. Right now he mainly just has issues with reflexes and reacting quickly and dragging one leg making it difficult to get around or get up on high beds, etc.
I am looking for some advice on how to explain what is happening and what might happen to our three year old. Any advice out there on helping a young one understand this disease? I am at a total loss, as I am still trying to figure it out for myself, but I know I need to have the conversation soon, as my three year old is very observant and noticing the changes in his grandpa.
Thanks!
I am new to the forum. My father-in-law was diagnosed last month with PLS/ALS, depending on which doctor is diagnosing. Right now he mainly just has issues with reflexes and reacting quickly and dragging one leg making it difficult to get around or get up on high beds, etc.
I am looking for some advice on how to explain what is happening and what might happen to our three year old. Any advice out there on helping a young one understand this disease? I am at a total loss, as I am still trying to figure it out for myself, but I know I need to have the conversation soon, as my three year old is very observant and noticing the changes in his grandpa.
Thanks!