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  1. J

    Lift Recommendations

    I am fed up with my manual lift. I am looking for recommendations for a power/electric lift. I'd like one that is portable, so we can take it with us if we travel. I know insurance will not pay for a power lift, but I'm at the end of my rope with the manual one I have. My husband is tall...
  2. N

    My Father

    Hi All, My father passed away on 8th Aug 2017 from ALS. I am writing this for others who may find our experience helpful. We live in Mumbai, India. My father showed symptoms for ALS since Feb 2016. Initial symptoms included weight loss, weakness, lethargy (especially in the morning) and...
  3. C

    Plans and PWC "training" for both of us!

    Just wanted to post for some advice on two developments here with us - and, as always, thanks to all of you for your posts. I read everything and your sharing and generosity is such a grand help, even when i'm just "lurking!" So on to the news - and advice request. We got mom's PWC (with head...
  4. swalker

    Hardware for Text to Speach

    As many of you know I banked my voice with Model Talker. I have the file that was produced installed on my ancient Samsung Galaxy S4 cell phone. I have been having difficulty using my thumbs to type of the phone's keyboard. As my voice continues to fade, I decided it was time to get serious...
  5. swalker

    Yellowstone, Spring 2017

    We have been back from our spring trip to Yellowstone for a few weeks and I am finally getting around to writing a trip report to share with you some of the adventures we had. I will break this story up into several posts in this thread. There is simply too much to report to put it all into...
  6. J

    Should I see a doctor?

    I am male and 19. Over the last week I have been feeling more and more worried about some of the discomfort that i am experiencing with my muscles. I'm not sure whether it is needless anxiety or whether I should see a doctor. I'm feeling occasional twitches, particularly on my right arm. It...
  7. O

    Need help. Thanks in advance

    Hi all Im one my early 20s from phils. I would lile to know if you think this is als or have experienced this symptoms before. Noticed that I cant pronounce words properly sometimes. For example last week I was eating on a fastfood andano cant pronouce excuse me. Just excu. I also have...
  8. L

    Traveling with ALS

    My wife was recently diagnosed with ALS and we still want to travel while we can. For many years we have done volunteer work with several groups that live in our RVs wherever the job is. We have done probably 80 jobs and we would still like to be with those friends. Our current trailer is...
  9. Nuts

    The travel season...

    We've started our Spring travel. I have mixed emotions--excitement---fear---exhaustion (yes, it's an emotion too, as we all know)---happiness that he still wants to do something. Yesterday we drove three hours to Hampton, VA. Our first stop was his friend's jewelry store where Matt picked up...
  10. J

    Boating and Camping

    Hi All, Looking for some advice.. We have a boat and camper which we would love to use this summer. This is our first "ALS summer" so I am anticipating some adaptations. My PALS loves to fish and my step - son and I want to get him out on the boat. He is using a walker now, and can walk...
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