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Hi all, This is my first time posting. My husband is at a point where he almost can't walk. I'm not really prepared for this. I've thought about what I should be doing, but haven't gotten it done yet. I was wondering if anyone has any comments about a hoyer lift that you have been using. I...

I sit here, looking out the window. The heavy dew, gently resting on the top of the thin blades of grass, reflects the light of the early morning sun. A gentle breeze, softly flowing across the yard, makes the drops twinkle like tiny stars. At first glance, they don’t seem like much: a blade...

As a "newcomer", having read posts regarding ALS, I thought things would work until they didn't. I didn't expect my hands and arms to tremble. I've eaten breakfast so I'm not hungry. No caffeine. It's just an unexpected annoyance. I'll find a way to work with it, but it makes finishing a...

My 82 year old grandmother was diagnosed August 1st after falling July 19th. When we took her to the hospital to make sure she hadn’t broken anything (which she didn’t). I never imagined this diagnosis. In the ER, she couldn’t hold or lift her right arm at all and she was in able to lift her...

*Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the LORD's people. *Psalm 55:17 ESV Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice. *2 Timothy...

Salutations of the Day:-) *Having ALS seems unreal. I wake each morning reminding myself I have it. Checking to see what I can still do. Yesterday, my knees buckled and I collapsed. Luckily, I could hold myself off the floor until my family dragged me up into bed. Leg strength to raise...

Yay...I received my new sling this week from the Osprey sling company in England. It fits better and is much more comfortable. I was afraid my arm was going to break with the other one. The new one was 1/3 the cost of the old one. They don't ship to the US but if you have a friend in...

Really worried about potential ALS symptoms. I do deal with a lot of anxiety and obviously getting on google never really seems to help. Going to try and lay down a time line of how things have progressed over the past few months: Jan 2017- was having trouble with food getting caught in throat...

:smile: * Q: Why don’t they play poker in the jungle? A: Too many cheetahs. *Q: Why did the turtle cross the road? A: To get to the Shell station! *Q: What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down? A: It gets toad away. *Q: What is the difference between a cat and a comma? A: One has the...

My PALS has just been diagnosed and not had their first visit at the ALS clinic where they will meet with all of the specialists, occupational therapists etc. she had neck surgery 9 months ago and symptoms increased after that, she was diagnosed with locked shoulder and treated for that for well...