Recent content by ottawa girl

Don't know where you found the strength. Tillie, you loved him well and then set him free. Peacefully and gently. You are an inspiration to all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kenny ( my favourite DIHALS) passed away April 14. Age 42. Loving Dad to the most beautiful (Bella) baby daughter. Leaves his Mom and his brother and an army of friends. He made the best of a bad situation. Always with humour. I miss you sweet Kenny. Rest well.

Hello everyone! First, thanks for your support! It's been an arduous + 7 weeks - one thing after another. The worse, by far, was a mis diagnosed abscess. Toothache got me to dentist who xrayed and assured me my teeth were fine. Two days later - my face was hugely swollen and the pain...

Hey friends, It's been a tough recovery. Suffering from very bad UTI - pills were impossible. Getting liquid anti biotics this afternoon. I am virtually incontinent - but hopeful this will fix itself. The bowels are a non starter these days, so thrice weekly intervention has been ordered...

A tiny better, i pop in for a few seconds. Still struggling. Very far behind in reading. Thanks for good wishes.

LEOPARD Learned elders outside partitions are really docile. OPENING

Doesn't sound like ALS - to me. But coughing and hoarseness and some swallow issues are well documented side effects of some hypertension meds, GERD and even apnea. Go back to your GP and start again. Maybe consulting an ENT? Also, as you well know, anxiety can exacerbate many symptoms. And...

Try " hope loves company" . Site is dedicated to young ALS families. Great resources. Also a couple of books geared for children and which explains ALS. I understand they've been well received and helpful.

Please, let's keep our beloved Debra and her family in our thoughts and prayers today.

Tillie - For safety's sake. They sell smoking aprons.

Bernie, I sooooo get what you're saying! I used ' freshette' for awhile. It's a good product. If you can stand for a short while - it works well. Especially if the toilet is low and you fear not being able to get up. You can use it sitting down on a bed or PWC- but practice with a pad under...

We are here to support. I agree some folks don't listen. Why let them drive you up the wall? Don't bother with them. Save your energy. The point is, some real scared person may read the unsavoury comments and then opt not to ask a question for fear of alienating us. People remember...

Since there has been a propensity of negative remarks about DIHALS peppered in several threads lately, here are my thoughts. I am not posting this to create division or controversy, but merely to reflect another point of view. If DIHALS are annoying & irritating, don't open or contribute to...

I regret not having done it... Never quite believed i would have to. Started as a throat tickle... First clue? Too late now. I should have listened. Even if I tired now - i no longer sound like me - except maybe a drunk me! So, I use speak it! when I am tired - and nag my hubby in an array of...