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    Thank you

    Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. It has been hard on the family but knowing we kept all our promises to him and kept him at home has been one of the things that has been a comfort. We (my mother and all us kids) have talked and looking back we realize his ALS was much...
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    I know there's no for sure answer.

    Please consider using hospice. they were a god send for us as we wanted to keep my father at home. They provided the morphine and other drugs and they also provided support when we needed it and guidance on how to deal with all this. They also acted as a liaison between us and the doctors...
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    Thank you

    My father was diagnosed with ALS in January 2011. He passed away on August 4. this forum has been helpful in answering questions and getting information about what to expect and why. I am very thankful for everyone who takes the time to post to this board and who shares their experiences. My...
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    Kind Neighbors

    My parents too have been blessed with fantastic neighbors - one I asked what I could do for them they told me just to play it forward. They said they bekieved in what goes around comes around. I try to remember that in my everyday life.
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    Questions on symptoms

    Rox: Thank you - I didn't even think of that. Great idea. You can tell I am of the computer age - I ran to my computer and the internet for information. Thanks
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    Questions on symptoms

    Hi: I am new to this and have some questions. My father received a prelimnary diagnosis of ALS about 2 weeks ago and is scheduled for a second opinion at an ALS clinic next week. He is very weak and has appeared to have lost most of his muscle mass. He has trouble walking, has tripped several...
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