Recent content by pll1954

Ok so I gave the paper with my moms diagnosis to the advocate who is helping us with her disability case. Now what? DO I just sit and wait for them to contact me? Or do i contact them? Any advice would be great right now. thank you

Well bad news today. Both of the neurologists my mom has seen say that that she does have ALS. :( My only question right now for you guys is what do i/we/she need to do in order for the social security office to help us quicker. Thank you for your help.

I have so many questions right now. One being her Dr told her not to work anymore about a month ago. So she quit on the same day he told her this. She has no insurance and no income. We are working with an advocate for disability but i do not know what to do in the meantime. I have two sisters...

I have not been able to go to the appointments with her. I am from now on though. My mom is very stubborn and I know she has not told me everything that the Dr has said to her either because she forgets what he says or she just does not want to. I am her youngest out of four kids. My brother...

My mom is 60. Yes she had MRI done about two weeks ago. Question, is the EMG the test where they stick all the needles in you? She did have a test like that. (im sorry im not very smart when it comes to things like this) I do know after she had that test is when she came home and started talking...

Hello I am here for my mother, she has not been diagnosed with ALS as of right now but has a appointment for a spinal tap next week. I do not believe the neurologist has done an EMG? Anyway he seems to think she has ALS. I would just like to tell you her symptoms and get an opinion. About 6...