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Laurel, I"m actually going on a cruise in two weeks . . . and I don't care if my husband has to piggy back me to the beach, I am spending some serious beach time!

Thanks, everybody. Laurel and Oscar, that is certainly food for thought. I have an appointment with a PT a week from Monday, and want to see what she has to say about my feet/ankle issue. I MAY see about getting an appointment at the rheumatology clinic that I went to with my original...

Thanks, all! I'm going to celebrate by taking a nap!

:-D Okay. NO ALS. The EMG showed no signs of it whatsoever! So relieved I could have peed my pants! Also, NCV was fine. So they are scratching their heads. While I feel that my right foot is starting to get weak, all of the clinical weakness is on my left side. They don't think it's...

Ysabel, I really hope the doctor can get you in to see someone.

Wow, thank you so much everybody. I'm crying at your kindness . . . .

Thanks, everybody! Just trying to get through today without fretting. Easier said than done, LOL!

Thanks, everybody. I swear my pets know what's up. They have all been just a bit more cuddly than usual of late.

Thanks, Sadie Mae.

As my appointment at the ALS clinic draws nigh (Thursday at 9:30), I find that I am really fearful of the possible outcome. I look at all the members of the forum who have somehow found the strength to "carry on" in the face of such a cruel diagnosis, and find meaning in living each day as it...

I am not yet diagnosed with anything (I am seeing an ALS specialist Thursday), but one of the doctors I saw earlier in this process asked me if I was sexually abused as a child. So I totally hear ya with regard to the PMS comment. I mean, REALLY?

Wise words, Beky.

Well, only a doctor can evaluate your physical symptoms and what they may mean . . . my advice was purely meant to help you with your anxiety. Don't be afraid to go to the doctor and let him/her know about your symptoms, and that you tend to worry about your health.

I would like to second what Elaine says. Anxiety is a real, brain based condition. It is not "all in your head", but rather "all in your brain". Some people are genetically predisposed to anxiety; others are "wired" for high anxiety by exposure to repeated, stressful events. When we are...

I think your daughter has a brilliant idea! You should give that plan a try. There should be people who work in social services who can help you with that paper work . . .