Recent content by RICHARD2008

If you go to my suggestion on the next page "device for eliminating the need to transfer from scooter or wheelchair" I Have received nothing but compliments. I even took it to the hospital when I went in for a feeding tube. Recognizing The difference in anatomies you will have to make some...

Swallowing has progressed to a point where I'm on a 24/7 blended soup diet. Clam chowder for breakfast is not the greatest option.I have chosen not to go the feeding tube route I am looking for suggestions from other PALS for breakfast alternatives. Additionally, how are folks dealing with the...

Symposium presentations were excellent. Surprised there were not more attendees. Dozens of consent agreements available for trials. Signed up for imunosuppressant trial. maybe the miracle cure. Most of the industry trial looking for FVC ABOVE 65%. All in all glad I attended. Borderline FVC for...

Sooner or later we all experience the same symptoms and problems. Here is my two cents for what it is worth Try assistive express app. on an IPAD if you need to speak.. A boogie board from Wal-mart is lightweight and accomplishes the same as long as your hands still function.The choking thing is...

Tiring of the need to transfer from my zchair numerous times a day in order to urinate i purchased an 18" x 1 1/2" piece of pvc pipe with an elbow.found in your plumbing dept. It is used for a drain connection.i attached a 6" flanged strainer tailpiece. I can now sit on my zchair and reach the...

Answer. Two months.although i still use a walker. I now have a wheelchair and two scooters because of information from this forum i have scheduled an appointment for a motorized wheelchair.for anyone

Diagnosed 1/29/2013. I currently have double foot drop and need a walker or two canes to get about. In order to make some living arrangement decisions i need a best guess on how long before i am in need of a wheelchair to get about. Any opinions would be appreciated.

Hip replacement surgery one year ago resulted in foot drop. Nine months later I developed foot drop symptoms in my other foot. Diagnosed with ALS on 1/29/2013. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Neurologist claims its just a coincidence.