Today, I am numb. My mother and children had to hear of my diagnosis yesterday. I have a 20 y/o son, 14, and 13 y/o daughters. My son is studying to be a minister and is so optimistic. My daughters are terrified. I try to encourage them, but do not have the words to say to put their minds at...
Luke,
I am so sorry to hear that. Because my issues are Bulbar onset, a phone conversation is difficult for me (affects the speech). We could possibly meet and have coffee/lunch/etc. Please keep me in the loop of your diagnosis.
Thank you Lynne. I have someone coming by the house from the ALSA today thanks to people from this forum. It has already been most helpful and we are less than 24 hours in. I appreciate all the support and pray that I can return that in the future.
Thank you so much Kim. My name is Ernie, and my wife is Janice. I have already asked her to join as well. My goal is to be as proactive as possible. We are both on a roller coaster right now, as I have been a healthy person my whole life, eating right, working out, etc. I have never had a...
Thank you!
I was diagnosed at the Sugar Land Methodist by Dr. Lalani. He was a student of Dr. Appel's and he has referred me to him for a second opinion as well as treatment.
I found this forum, and have already read lots of useful information. I am a 38 y/o male that was diagnosed today with ALS. I am currently going through a litany of emotions, which I am sure is quite normal. I am a positive guy, and also a pragmatist.
What concerns me the most, as of this very...