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PLS and physio therapy I must agree with Al, or Carol - the old use it, or lose it saying is even more applicable for PLSers . I have even thought about "Aqua-fit" programmes at the local YMCA - I tried the progamme at a local club in Windsor, Ontario, where I am from ! I found some minor...

Hi, Ruby Hello, Ruby, and all, I was diagnosed in 2002 with PLS, a slowly progressing form of ALS. I know of one other person, Laura Woods, from Ottawa [I forgot her email addy - blast !] Please, contact me so we can compare symptoms and other pertinent factors. :roll:

Woods for an Emmy ! After watching the *entire* broadcast, I was suitably impressed and I would encourage anyone, to watch the broadcast from start to finish and the credits. James Woods did a good job putting his research to good use; he should get an "Emmy" ! :wink: Richard

Re: YES OF COURSE HE HAS A NEUROLOGIST - Candie : Isn't this stage disconcerting ? I know how you feel - I was diagnosed in 2002. Still they are not sure ! My neurologist, Dr. Mike Strong, has given me as much as he can, but it is still unsure what I have. Is mine PLS or is it full blown ALS...

to Gramma's Girl Hi, there, Gramma's Girl: My sweetheart sez I get "goofy" when I drink my favourite rum & coke, soooooo, I lay off the rum, but I drink draft beer, and beer only in moderation :wink: When I feel "tipsy", I definitely don't drive, but I'm sure that I don't show any...

to Mike and Lymie: Keep us all informed - I'm sure we all are interested ! Richard Turner

Lymie's report Thankyou for sharing that article and bringing it to all of our attention. We can't be so myopic to not be aware of some other research on ALS and unaware of some other country's like the US ! I personally am going to read the sources quoted and decide for myself, whether or not...

Retirement Hi, Elaine et al: I was diagnosed in 2002, and I had to quit my job at Casino Windsor working part-time for my mental health :cry: after retiring as a school teacher and a part-time reserve army officer ; stress, retirement puts a whole new slant on it ! "Tai-Chi", somewhat...

Carol I'm so sorry for your loss - henry is in a better place.

helping out Dawna from the west: good for you - find out as much as you can about als; who knows, maybe you will find the cure, one day ! t-bear has the right idea; listen to what he suggests. listen to anything that people who suffer from the cursed als have to say ! just offer your support...

Re: my use of 'gravol'

Life with or without \"him\" Theresa; i'm sorry for your luck - karen and i have something special, that's for sure ! it has taken me 57 years to find her; now i've got to keep her ! good luck - i mean that ! - richard

Theresa - don't give up; just when he needs you the most ! i know you don't know whether you are coming or going, but think about what caused you to get together in the 1st place !

welcome, Holly Hi, holly, karen's richard here - as i am getting to know more and more about tHis site, as you doubtless, will, and you will come to the belief, that may will Hit your question/answer or they may miss the point - regardless, everyone may try, their best at answering your...

Re: Hard on Caregivers