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    Eating tips

    My boyfriend is losing most strength in his right hand and cannot use forks and spoons anymore. He love burritos so now when I cook, I wrap all of his meals in a tortilla and roll it up. He can eat it so easy whether it is tuna casserole, fish and veges or eggs and cheese. I hope tip this...
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    Coughing and Vomiting

    Georgia Peach, You might give him easier food to digest like a protein shake or pureed foods until his doctor can see him. I have not heard of throwing up either. Protein drinks are easier to swallow and good at keeping weight on. For sure get him to the doctor and explain every symptom...
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    Wheelchair advice

    Thank you all for your answers. We got the chair without the elevator. He loves his chair, its a Quantum Q6. Hope we are not disappointed at a later time when I/he will wish he had it.
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    Wheelchair advice

    Hi. It has been since May that I have been on here due to my partner Erik retiring from a dream job in Hawaii in June. We moved back to Florida to be close to family and friends, and we are finally settled in a location that Erik is very comfortable with and we are enjoying every single day...
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    Hi sadiemae, Thanks much for your response! This is so new to me and I'm trying the best I...

    Hi sadiemae, Thanks much for your response! This is so new to me and I'm trying the best I can. His work has been very supportive in that they cut his office hours down to 2 per day, and they pay him the regular salary. He has been approved SSID benefits and Medicare to begin June 1, 2011...
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    Struggling with the basics.

    Hi everyone. I am a caregiver to my long time boyfriend who was diagnosed for the 3rd time in early December 2010. He is still walking with a brace on his left foot/leg, still working full time. He sweats most all the time, the fasciculation's are constant and are worse from around noon to 2...
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    Hi. I am Rachel and new to this site. My partner, Erik had a 2nd and 3rd opinion of his...

    Hi. I am Rachel and new to this site. My partner, Erik had a 2nd and 3rd opinion of his diagnose's and confirmed he has ALS. His last diagnoses was 12/3/10. He is 58 and has a foot and leg brace on his right leg. He is tired often and realizing that walking up and down stairs is getting much...
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