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    What do I have?

    So glad I have found this group. I have some serious symptoms and questions about tests that I hope someone can answer for me. In April of 2017 I started falling for no reason. My knees would just buckle and down I would go. I fell at least once a week thmonth of April. Then I would go about...
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    Getting Help, Caregivers

    We have a mix of ways that we have help. I thought I'd share them. I'd also be interested in hearing your ideas. For reference, my Dad is mostly immobile now, (diagnosed the end of 2018.) All transfers are with a Hoyer lift. He does get transferred to a commode or his PWC, (mostly if we're...
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    Girlfriend diagnosed yesterday...

    I've known in my heart that this was als. 1 year ago she and I were snowmobiling. Symptoms first started around June. She needs help getting into my truck now, has slurred speech. And can not swallow a pill, but she can't open the pill bottle anyhow. We are referred to mass general. I...
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    Why We're Here...

    Hi all, Just wanted to underline how grateful I am for this forum. This morning, Mum had her first really rattling experience with trouble breathing, a series of spasms that wouldn't allow her to get her breath. Because of how PALS and CALS share their experiences here, and I've been reading...
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    My story

    Hi all. Here's my story. Please let me know what you think. Thanks in advance. I am 55 female. Started having finger, hand, and toe cramping at least 17 years ago. I also had body wide twitching. Was worried cuz I was due to have a kidney transplant surgery with general anesthesia and was...
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    Symptoms bulbar and left arm

    Hello! My heart goes out to anyone with this horrifying disease. Nobody deserves it. I have read the sticky in this forum and have been unsure wether I should post, but my anxiety about this disease is severe. I figure I should seek the advice of people who actually have this disease and...
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    Symptoms I have observed

    Hi, I have read the stickies regarding ALS and I admire the commitment of everyone who takes the time to answer all the questions. I am 63 years old male having retired from work last March and my general health is good, I have haemochromatosis (iron overload) which is well managed by my...
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    Sharing the road

    My Pals started a downward spiral 30 days ago. Could no longer talk, appetite diminished, slept 14-15 hours at night and often a long nap in the afternoon. I asked twice if she wanted our granddaughters to come decorate for Christmas and never got a response. I had them cone out anyway and she...
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    Merry Christmas

    Our Savior is born anew every Christmas. May He be born anew in your heart . May you be enfolded in joy, peace and love. May blessings abound. B
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    Seeking Help

    Hello- I am a 29 year old male. for the last 5 years I have been experiencing twitching all over my body. Pretty much anywhere you can think of, including my tounge, has experienced twitching. Starting about a year ago I noticed I was having seriously over emotional reactions to things. For...
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