Recent content by Firefighter58

I agree with Doglady, you have to play the hand you were dealt, no need to cry and moan about it. This site helps you to learn to live with ALS.

Yes now is the time for a feeding tube,. I still eat normally but much slower now But I use the tube for bad tastings vitamins and prescription pills. Your doctor can prescribe medicine for the crying, mine did and it stopped the embarrassment of crying spells for no apparent reason. ALS is much...

Is it diesel?

Hi, at one time I had a rear platform to carry my scooter around, the platform was well made and very useable but it would strike the roadway at every bump, my wife also had to be careful where she parked to allow for the ramp to be lowered to allow for loading and unloading. The ramp itself was...

HaHa,I hear ya Al. Al

I also cannot speak, I have an IPad that can speak for me. My wife can understand most of what I am trying to say. Al

Hi guys, I am the same I still use a blade but I don't know how much longer I can do that, now I have to have my wife apply the shaving cream for me, the blade I can still handle but it is getting harder to manage. I have a shaver but I don't like the shave I get from it. Al

Hi all, Iam unable to wash my hands so I don't. There is only my wife and I in the house and we both stay inside and have no contact with the real world so I see no problem. Al

There is no way to slow or stop progression,that what the world of ALS is seeking. Al

I don't know if you have had a child or not but relax, learn to take care of your husband is about the same as a new baby and I mean that in a good way. You will learn many things from the folks hear on the form and you will teach yourself many tricks just like my wife did. Just take your time...