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    bidet toilet seats

    We have two Biobidets top of the line with heated seat and water if we want it. It has a hand remote too, which I reccommend. We bought one and liked it so much, we bought a second. BidetKing does sales on and before holidays. We purchased for $500 each. They listed for 3x that, I think...
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    When is it time for hospice

    Regarding Hospice, I encourage it. They have been better than any ALS service providers. Ask for palliative care.
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    Lower Lumbar Puncture

    Research. I get tapped twice a year - in my third year.
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    Accelerating access act

    Here is the legislation and how it works. Text - H.R.3537 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act 5 years of $100 million is allocated. Mark your calendar for December 23, 2025. A report is to presented on who received the money and how much. It will...
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    Lower Lumbar Puncture

    This was mine 7/15/21 Protein, Total, CSF 41 mg/dL Normal is 15 to 45 mg/dL15 - 45 mg/dL
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    Permobil F5 VS (14 mi), Handicare P440, Molift Smart 150, Invacare Reliant 450, and More...

    Handicare P440 Ceiling lift : $1,250, brand new, installed but never used, w/ charger. I am interested if you still have this. How long is the track or are you selling only the motor? I am in Tampa.
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    Thoughts on ALSFRS-r scores

    I like the measures but also see limitations. I regularly do ALSFRS and ALSFRS-R and track monthly noticeable changes on a spreadsheet. Between them all, I can kind of project and plan ahead. Every type of equipment (wheelchair, lift, etc.) were obtained prior to needing them. The value is the...
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    medicare part d coverage for radicava in Florida

    Medicare plans are by region. What part of Florida are you in?Also you can go directly to Medicare.gov and select plans where you type in medications you us and it tells you the cost.
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    Needs car dimensions advice for Permobil F5

    May I suggest you go to Facebook and join the two MV-1 clubs. The MV-1 is the only vehicle ever made for wheelchairs from the ground up. It handles all wheelchairs. The Facebook club members answer every question about the vehicles. The cars are no longer made but the resale market is hot on...
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    Familial ALS

    My brother died with ALS and I have it. In 2012 Mayo isolated the C9ORF72 gene and I was tested for it in 2018 as I was showing ALS characteristics but my naive young neurologist wasn't sure that is what I had. The gene test confirmed it. My remaining brother asked if he should be tested. I...
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    Brian Wallach

    Thank you for sharing. Brian and his wife have led efforts to help ALS patients and I am grateful.
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    Overdoing it and spasticity ouch

    Prior to knowing I had ALS, I was having a lot of cramps. I bought something called a BEMER and the cramps went away. 3 months later, I was told I may have ALS due to fascilulations. After more than 3 years, I never have had spasticity - because of the BEMER. It stimulates the blood in our body...
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    Looking for sturdy bidet seat that can work when doing slide transfer from wheelchair

    Have you seen "LiftSeat Powered Toilet Lifts"? I bought one a year ago and put a bidet on it. It's about $2000 but bought my independence for over a year.
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    Electric Wheelchair for Sale - $500 (Tampa)

    Yes, it was sold; I am sorry.
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