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My father in law was diagnosed with ALS in May 2007. In the last year he has gone from walking with a walker to having no leg support at all and his arms are so weak that he can barely lift a cup of coffee to drink it. I think hte quality of life is the question. If ALS attacked his breathing...

Hi mrstadpole, My father in law (but absolutely a dad to me!) was diagnosed with ALS in May. since May when he could walk with a walker he is now in a wheelchair and ALS is taking over quickly. I truly feel for you and your family! - My kids are 10 and 12 yrs. old and they know what's going on...

Thanks I thought I replied earlier but maybe hit the wrong button or something because it didn't show up. Anyways, Thank you to all who have replied! - Bird feeder - Great idea! I am going to buy one today and take it over to him tonight. Was planning on visiting anyways but got a call from my...

Thank you Thank you to all who have replied to my original post. The bird feeder is a great idea! - He has one out back but he sits in the front now on his new deck. There are several trees in his front yard so a bird feeder would fit in perfect! I am going to buy one today and take it over...

My father in law was diagnosed with ALS in May of this year. He has had back pain for 2 years now and went through probably every test you could think of and nothing helped. Fianlly the doctor said it may be ALS. He went for a 2nd opinion and they verified it and then a 3rd opinion (because my...