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    symptoms move quickly

    What do you notice changing?
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    Hi I am bja723

    Hi Laurie I am in pursuit of 2nd opinion! I found a doctor in North Syracuse NY that specializes in ALS in fact the Medical Center she is from is strictly an ALS Facility! I am waiting to hear from the Dr's secretary to make that appointment.
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    symptoms move quickly

    I so appreciated your taking time to write your most helpful thoughts! I am going to get a 2nd opinion from an ALS specialist in North Syracuse NY! The dr that made the diagnosis said 98% sure leaving me 2% hope! I will continue to accept the diagnosis but want a 2nd opinion! I have no other...
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    symptoms move quickly

    Hi I am bja723 and was diagnosed last Thursday although symptoms seem to have started August 2014! I am so scared inside as I am just not sure what is next! I have used a cane for two years as the left foot drop started slowly! I already had spine issues since 2007! I had spinal Fusion...
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    Hi I am bja723

    Thank you Niki! I did not know that the blood work does not diagnose ALS! I did have EMG! I am researching stem cell option! There is some real progress out there and I am hoping that a cure is on the horizon! My spinal stenosis started years ago along with deteriorating discs in lumbar...
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    Hi I am bja723

    Thanks Laurie! I just had blood work to confirm ALS won't know 100% til Feb 26th! 2% chance that it could be something else! Dr seems sure it is not!
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    Hi I am bja723

    Hi and thanks for your input! Do you know if the blood work shows that the disease is familia?
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    Hi I am bja723

    I was just diagnosed yesterday with 98% sure ALS. I am scared but I want to be brave as I am 65 years young with a wonderful husband and great family. I believe my symptoms started nearly 2 years ago in the Summer of 2014! I began with left foot drop left leg weakness and I already had...
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