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I'm so very sorry for your loss Terry - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were very kind to me when my husband was ill, and I'll always appreciate your kind words and support. Beaner

I too believe that head trauma is certainly a factor for ALS. My husband's original doctor - who first suspected that he had ALS - said that there were theories out there that significant head trauma was traced back in many cases of an ALS diagnosis. There are also theories out there that...

Hi Jackiemax, I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. I lost my husband to this awful disease July 2 - our 25th wedding anniversary. I too can't get out of my mind his final days and hours - it was so painful. It is getting better though - when it first happens, you're in shock and you're...

My husband was a firefighter - worked for the Federal Government on Canadian Forces base where they had a Defense Research Establishment. He was also an avid hockey player and fan, and sustained several concussions playing hockey. He was also in a bad rollover and received a bad concussion...

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I too just lost my 47 yr. old husband (July 2) - I know what you mean, and I know what you're going through. If you ever need to talk, please don't hesitate to contact me. Beaner

Hi Christy, It could be the meds - Lord knows, they have to take so many I don't know how it COULDN'T affect you! On the other hand, he may know that it's his time - my husband knew - he told us all how much he loved us, and that he didn't have long, and passed away two days later. It was...

Hi Sandy, You are really having a rough go, and I know what you mean and what you're going through. Two weeks before my husband passed away from ALS, I remember phoning my Mom and crying cuz I just didn't think I could go on any more - the hardest thing I ever had to do was care for my husband...

My prayers are with you and yours, CJ. Hang in there. Beaner

Hi Emily, My husband just passed away, so I know what you are going through - my prayers are with you! The palliative care docs we had put my husband on a morphine (CADD pump) pump for pain - it can be self-administered or set to give a continous dose - there is absolutely no reason for your...

Thanks to everyone... Thanks for all of the kind words and support. As wonderful as everyone has been - and you truly find out who your friends are at this time, and our little family is so blessed - no one understands what my kids and I went through or are feeling right now except for those...

Good evening all... My wonderful husband lost his battle with ALS on July 2 - our 25th wedding anniversary. He was only 47 yrs old and he fought till he just couldn't do it anymore. It was so quick, but at least it was peaceful, and he wasn't in any pain. He got his wish to die at home with us...

Hi Sschult, To heck with your husband's family! If they had any idea of what you've gone through, they'd zip their lips pretty damn quick! We all know exactly how you feel - there wasn't anything you've expressed that I haven't felt. My husband is very advanced, and the only help I ever...

Thanks from me as well...I am so grateful to have this forum! It's helped my family and I in so many ways! Thanks to Al, Cindy, David, Mt.Pockets, Irma - everyone who contributes! Beaner

Hi Christina, As I'm sure you've already found - everyone has an opinion (usually uninformed!) about what you should or shouldn't be doing - we've all been there and had to listen to these stupid, know-nothing people (sorry if I sound a little bitter - have a nasty sister-in-law with a really...

Good comeback Al! It's CANADIAN, and so is Chris Osgood - originally from Medicine Hat, Alberta - right where I live, and as a matter of fact, I used to work with Chris's Mom. We used to watch him when he played for the Medicine Hat Tigers - great kid, and great goalie! Beaner