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Hey guys and gals. I want to first say thank you so much for taking the time to read this and others posts on this subject. I know it can’t be easy for all of you, and it has to get tiresome. Also to say god bless to each and everyone of you that is affected by als. I’m 23 and a male. I get...

Hello everyone! My name is Jon and I'm a 25 yo Marine Vet and I got out of the Marines about 4 years ago due to back issues. Now I know what you're already thinking... He's 25. I know that since I'm young odds are this is something completely different. I'm not one to jump to conclusions or...

HI everyone, Just joined the forum about a week ago. my wife was diagnosed with MND about 4 weeks ago . If there are any Indians on this forum do let me know. also if anybody could answer a couple of my questions 1. my wife can swallow food but has trouble swallowing water and small tablets...

Hello I'm trying to get a general idea from those who have gone through the tracheostomy process. What was your recovery time like and pain? How does it feel when breathing afterwards? Is it something you have to get used to? Is it better than what you were experiencing as far as breathing on...

Hello all, I am desperately seeking for help regarding my symptoms. Doctors do not seem to listen to me or take me seriously so it would be really appreciated if anyone with the knowledge of ALS symptoms could help me. I am an immigrant living in Canada, Toronto, 26 years old female...

Hello. First off, I appreciate those of you who take the time to answer questions. I am a 33-year-old male that suffers from anxiety caused by my hypochondria. Over the years, I’ve had herpes (negative), Cancer (negative) and HIV (negative). Most recently, I dealt with ALS. For almost two...

I'm a 19 year old male worried about bulbar ALS, to the point where I can't enjoy my life anymore. I've been to my primary doctor about it but not a neurologist yet. He didn't seem to be worried about it. I've had an MRI and that was normal. I've been having sleep apnea for almost a year and...

After er visits and ENT specialist twice , possibility of gerd being cause is possible but unlikely. It's literally been 6 months, started as lump and tight throat, now its more of not even being able to feel the food once my food leaves my mouth and feels as though my tongue isn't pushing food...

So, here I am starting my own CALS thread. It's about time I stop hijacking the threads of others. I have little to say right now - its very late and I am very tired. But I realize it is high time I start to ask my questions and post my thoughts on my own thread. My PALS (husband, Dave) is...

I really, really wanted to be an active member on this forum. Around September of last year, my wife has wanted me by her side all the time. The depression, stress and physical fatigue brings me down. The lack of sleep just destroys me. I just couldn't find the time... I've seen posts saying...