Recent content by Gail K

  1. G

    Communication device

    i find the ipad works very well for with the $ 1.99 I speak software on it/ I
  2. G

    anyone here angry at their spouse for having als?

    My husband isn't angry with me. He's angry with God.
  3. G

    ALS and Driving

    he'll know when to stop. I did.
  4. G

    Barry's Queennsland Adventure

    Barry, thanks for sharing your Queensland adventure.
  5. G

    Anyone live in NY NJ OR PA with als?

    I live in New Jersey and have ALS. The Greater Philadelphia of the ALS Association has a lot of support groups. Most of them are too far for me, but they may be more convenient for you.
  6. G

    Anyone tried the botox? with what results?

    I've had botox injections for saliva control. So far they haven't kicked. The doctor said 4 day to 2 weeks.
  7. G

    Botox

    I went to Clinic today and while there I received 3 Botox injections to control saliva. I've never heard of this but Hycosamine wasn't helping.
  8. G

    Stair Glide

    I have a stair glide and it's great because I can no longer walk steps. It cost about $400 dollars to install and $85 dollars a month because we're renting. You may get some help from your local ALS association.
  9. G

    I've lost my dearest friend

    I am sorry for your loss. I hope that you can rejoice in the memories of time spent with Karl.
  10. G

    I'm back from Australia and New Zealand

    Our stop in Christchurch was canceled shortly after the earthquake.
  11. G

    I'm back from Australia and New Zealand

    Alyoop, Milford Sound was the highlight of the trip. It was scenic cruising day. The same day we visited Fiordland. We didn't intend to get off the ship at two of the tender ports, but at Akaroa we had a nature cruise planned. We cancelled at the last minute and he returned our money which...
  12. G

    I'm back from Australia and New Zealand

    I got back last week but almost immediately went in the hospital for my Peg tube. I think that Sydney is the most handicap- friendly city in the world. There are curb cuts at every intersection at least downtown. We took a train and someone was waiting for us with a ramp every time we got on...
  13. G

    Peg tube would you do again

    I just got my peg tube on Tuesday and got out of the hospital last night. i'd do it again because of increasing swallowing difficulty. I can still swallow food but my neuro said there was a window of time that it could be put in.
  14. G

    Neudexta

    I'm taking Neudexta for about a week and so far it hasn't done a thing.
  15. G

    Got my Ipad!

    No, mine doesn't have a phone connection, only WIFI, because I have a Kindle and don't intend to read books on it.
Back
Top