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    Hello, My name is Alan, I live in Maryland and was diagnosed on 3/2008. All of the problems so far have been in my legs. Feels like my shoes weigh 50 lbs each. I am 56 years old and not very happy with this whole thing. But, I live my life every day like I always did (only slower) I am in a 24...
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    Dad has passed

    So very sorry for your loss! God Bless aherman
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    very fast progression

    JessB So sorry to hear the news. the meds that I was started on is Riluzole which I am told is the only med at this time. I am also in the middle of a double blind study at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for a new drug. Try to read as much as you can and enjoy all the time you have with your loved...
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    May I Ask How Each Of You Were Dx'ed?

    I am 56 years old and found out I have ALS on 3/11/08 this was after arm and leg trembling which started 5/07. My legs are the first thing that started to fail. Right now I am able to walk with the use of a cane or walker. Its not so bad, I think the bad part was not knowing why my legs were...
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    New? Introduce Yourself - Say Hello

    aherman My name is aherman and I live in Maryland. I found out I have ALS on 3/11/08. The first thing I noticed was twitching in my arms and legs in 5/07. It took quite awhile for the doctors to find out what was going on because of the insurance process. Now I know, and I am slowly getting...
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