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    New? Introduce Yourself - Say Hello

    Hi All HI everyone, Im on this site to contribute and help others with ALS related questions, My mother passed away on April 12, 2007 after a 12 year battle with ALS. IF you have any questions please let me know as I may have a few experiences to share. God Bless you all, I will keep you...
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    Advice needed

    some advice Hi Sherry, First off let me say, I hope for the best for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. I would suggest getting your Living Will, Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, and Appointment of Health Care Agent paperwork all done now. I had this paperwork...
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    Can any gastro Dr. do the PEG- risks?

    PEG tube experience My mother has had a trach and PEG tube for over 11 years. Pnuemonia is mainly a concern for those who are vent dependent. The only real concern about the PEG tube is the balloon tht holds it in your stomach. The PEG will have to be replaced on an ongoing basis as long as...
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    Something to share

    some more news for all. Please pass this on to all ALS clinics you know of 05/08/07 -- Most research on Lou Gehrig's disease therapeutics has been based on the assumption that its two forms (sporadic and hereditary) are similar in their underlying cause. Now, researchers at the University of...
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