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    I desperately need travel advice for my mom with ALS

    Hi! Well, they've tried Botox and some other injectables/pills (?) botox for sure though. It's sort of helpful. I guess it isn't constant suctioning, but frequent enough that my dad could never pull over and help her w it and still make the trip in a reasonable amt of time. Good to know your...
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    I desperately need travel advice for my mom with ALS

    Thank you! I'm going to look into the van rental more seriously. I'm wondering if they even come w a commode, which would save tons of time by not having locate restrooms on the way or take my mom in and out of the car unnecessarily :)
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    I desperately need travel advice for my mom with ALS

    Hi everyone. This is a long post but I am dire need of advice and any compassionate guidance would be so appreciated. I'm new here but my mom has had Bulbar Onset ALS for the past 3 years. At her current stage of her disease, her entire upper body is essentially no longer functional (she still...
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    My mother's ALS started in her tongue...

    Hi Nikki. My mom also has the bulbar onset and it started in her tongue/mouth. Your mom's progression sounds exactly like my mom's. I am so sorry she feels this way but it is incredible of you to support her wishes. My mom also cannot speak or write; her entire upper body is essentially...
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