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    Need help with wheelchair purchase

    I am in the process of purchasing a wheelchair and have narrowed it down to two choices. Any pros or cons on the following two types of chairs would be greatly appreciated... Invacare TDX and Permobile. I am looking at high backs for both as well as the ROHO seat. TDX has mid wheel drive and...
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    Who Checks/who Cares?

    To Paula: Thanks for the slap..i've heard all of those words before (not too long ago, i might add) and i needed the wake up! To all others: Thanks for the 'ice' after the slap, i needed that as well. I've re-read what i wrote (numerous times) and i realize that it was pure anger and...
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    Who Checks/who Cares?

    To anyone: Still new to this forum thing.... something really bothers me. I havent been on..havent written 4 close 2 a month basically cuz I'm getting worse (actually fell 2x in 1 day) and didnt feel like reading about other people or about what lies ahead of me. It sure would have picked me...
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    als and the menstrual cycle

    one less thing 4 caregiver to deal with Hi all... It's been awhile since I've been interested in the forum thing-gotten worse. Started falling..twice in 1 day...not into reading about what people write...what's ahead of me. This one post caught my eye.....dealing with the period issue. If it...
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    Cramps ?

    Dear all, I've been on baclofen & tazanadine but started getting achiles tendon cramps. They stopped with my very first quinine pill....I could be a spokesperson for the drug. No side-effects either (probably a good thing - dont like gin!)
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    Ceftriaxone

    Barbie, I noticed that you wrote this in January. I just became a member in the last two weeks. Saw the posting for ceftriaxone...I am currently in the research study out of Washington University in St. Louis. If you are still wondering drop me a line and I'll tell you everything I know.
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    Balance issues with ALS

    The Dark Omar, What u said about the lights being shut & then u falling caught my attention>> I get extr. unbalanced in the dark/dim lighting...typical? anyone else experience this?
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    what meds are they using for ALS?

    res stdy Johnals, am currently a subject for ceftriaxone - still looking 4 subjects!
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    Coughing attacks

    coughing Marcia, check with GrampAl.....was talking to him last night
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    Balance issues with ALS

    Jeannie, I could have been the one to write what u wrote! 2 a 'T' !
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    Balance issues with ALS

    Reading your post felt like I had written it! From the tiptoe thing to falling backwards....you managed to describe my walkin to a 'T'.
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    New? Introduce Yourself - Say Hello

    It blows me away It blows me away...the connections that have been made via forum. Personally, there have been only 4 on my end - quess I've always been slow to warm. So....on some good advice (thanks Al), I'm seeking info on a couple of issues: 1. the drugs that people are on...I'm on 4 and...
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    Post here if you have a problem with this site

    Help again please David, Don't know how this works...please expl. Just looked at 'my posts', it says: "views and replies". Are those replies to me from that particular post? If so, I either didn't get them or I don' know where to get them from. ? Please assist, thanx Denise
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    Post here if you have a problem with this site

    Thanks David, Thanks 4 letting me know about the members list. Sure, you complimented me on my choice of picture (Northern Minn.) and then I go and change it! Didn't think it could be seen very well?! I could just walk into your picture! Again my thanks, Denise
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    Post here if you have a problem with this site

    not listed as new member David, I became a new member this week. I am able to correspond, but am not listed in the members list. Help please...Thanks Denise
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