The home health agency sent over a new aide. She was a doctor in the Philippines working for the agency until she passed the medical boards. on her first night here while observing my paralyzed leg she commented "oh, but you will get better". I asked how many neurology courses. She took in med...
Granted, it's not all that out of the ordinary. Many of us have shared this sentiment; we just didn't post it.
I wish there really were mermaids like Daryl Hannah
If it is possible all new threads in that forum should require checking several of those annoying "I accept the terms" checkboxes. For instance:
yes I have read all of the stickies.
Yes I have seen a doctor.
Yes I have had a second opinion by a qualified neurologist.
Etc.
These companies will tailor a plan to make you eligible for Medicaid per your states rules. Usually it is an income-based qualification. However here in Massachusetts you can qualify if you spend six months of income on medical care. Although it sounds like a good plan , there are still...
the forum named "do I have ALS" has a simple well-intentioned name. Advancements in search engine technology now allow typing every day English ( or other) questions into the Search box and away you go. Top of the list – that forum. I'm suggesting a new name and including a poll.
Something's to think about:
remote control – can you press button's today? Next month? Some of the TV features may require a second person to operate. Also, you may be lucky enough to have a cable system that works by voice commands, but be aware your voice may not last.
Now I will tell you what...
If it is something you enjoy then continue, but sensibly. Realize that you have limits. Although walking was difficult , I could still ride a bicycle. I had to stop when one leg could not support my weight, I collapsed onto a parked car when I put one foot down at a stop sign. I had the strength...
I have also experienced the uncontrollable shivering. That was before the anti-anxiety medication, however, I still get shivering cold even in warm rooms, but that is fixed with blankets.
Using the head control isn't easy but with practice it gets a very, very little bit easier. Now to get through door ways remember the chair went through doorways in the past. The problem arises because you keep shifting focus from left-sided clearance to right-sided clearance. Simply pick a side...