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    My wife has recently been diagnosed.

    Thanks, Nikki. I’ve mentioned to Karin that she would be welcome on the forums and she replied that she doesn’t feel ready yet, but she will consider it in future. She is currently in the process of informing those who should know, which is emotionally draining. Please can I ask more about your...
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    My wife has recently been diagnosed.

    After some suspicions that my wife, Karin, may have ALS, the neurologist dealing with her case has now confirmed he thinks she does. However, she has had these symptoms for more than a year and not shown much sign of deterioration, thankfully. The neurologist also thinks this will most likely...
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    Hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst.

    So, the MND specialists at our local hospital want to keep an eye on Karin. She has to go back in 3 months for another appointment. She has mild "drop-foot" (it doesn’t look like it when she walks, but she struggles to lift her left foot) and she occasionally slurs her words a bit, so they think...
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    Hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst.

    Thanks for the best wishes, Andrew. Karin got the results of the EMG today. While there are still some unexplained symptoms that need to be re-examined, it looks as though it isn’t MND! The report is in Danish, but I’ve translated the conclusion (bold and underline is mine, to draw attention to...
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    Hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst.

    Thank you for your thoughts, Dot and Kim. Karin was examined on the 11th August. It took two hours to complete, mainly due to the EMG, which was thorough. The results haven’t been made available yet. A sample of spinal fluid will be taken at the end of the month. A meeting with the...
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    Hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst.

    Thank you, Laurie. I count myself lucky to love and feel loved. Karin and I have always tried to walk the walk as a couple. We tell each other how much we love each other and try our best to show it too. It will always be the case, no matter what happens. Right now, I feel she is suffering from...
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    Hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst.

    P.S. I have left out some details in my account, e.g. some of Karin’s other symptoms. I’ve done this partly for conciseness and partly because I completely agree with those who advise consulting with medical professionals. As I won’t be asking members of this forum for a diagnosis, some details...
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    Hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst.

    Hello! My wife, Karin, began undergoing medical tests almost 2 months ago because it was noticed that she occasionally slurred her words. Initially, these included blood tests and an examination of her lung capacity. Then, several weeks ago, she had an MRI scan, requested on the understanding...
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