Recent content by tayls7

Slimva, Several years ago I experienced symptoms including drop foot that had me fearing ALS, the people on this site were fabulous to me while I went through the diagnosis process, especially Annie. In the end I had a different illness and discovered that I also had a ganglion cyst that had...

The peroneal nerve runs down the outside of your lower leg. Compression of this nerve can cause the symptoms you are describing. This can be from something as simple as having your legs crossed too often or even if you drive a lot with your leg resting against the centre tunnel of your call...

Ann was an incredible person and the world is a little sadder without her here. During a dark time for me she was a light and like all of you I miss her. I hope that she found the place she believed in and is enjoying a glass of wine looking down on us now. Take care Ann, I miss you, Jeff

Hi Judy, I was sitting here reflecting on the year and I thought of you. I hope your faith remains strong and that your prayers are answered this Christmas. Jeff

Hi 67698, It sounds like you have already experienced more than your share of medical issues, so lets hope this is a minor one. I went through my own ALS scare a year ago. What I can tell you is that things can combine to look like ALS without actually being ALS so please what ever you do, try...

Hi Anne, I am sorry I missed your birthday, I hope it was a special day filled with love from your family and many friends. And I am REALLY sorry I missed the pile on, seems I always miss the fun stuff. Hope you are having a good day and are comfortable. Jeff

Oh Anne, I just heard the news and I am sitting in my office with tears in my eyes (hopefully no one comes in for awhile). My tears are for all of us as it is not often an angel comes to visit us on earth and we have all been spoiled by the attention, hope and smiles you gave each of us and we...

Hi Mark, As you are being told above please don't fall into the same trap that many of us have. A year ago, what started as drop foot progressed quickly and during that time I was told I had atrophy in my right buttocks and shin. A few internet searches and the ALS panic began. As weakness...

Hi Judy, I am well thank you. I can tell by your words that your will and faith continue to make you one of the strongest people I have had the extreme pleasure of meeting (even if only on-line). I am happy to have you saying a prayer for me, now I know who has been watching out for me. You are...

Hi Anne, I am very fortunate, while I probably won't play hockey or jog around the block again, I can pretty much do everything else. My family is doing amazingly well, my daughter is in her third year of university and my son is an accomplished athlete and student. They make me proud everyday...

Hi Judith, It has been a long time since I have visited the site but I have been thinking of you an Anne and I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know my thoughts and wishes are still with you. I am happy to see your faith remains strong and you are still helping others. Your friend, Jeff

Thanks Ann, you are very generous, I am very fortunate and I only wish that a cure may be found to free all of you. While I am not religous I see from the posts how much believing helps you cope and I am happy for that. So you know, you really have shared and helped me and I can tell from other...

Hi Ann, Thank you for the note, yes I am feeling better everyday, still a little limited in what I can do but nothing to complain about, in fact I am thankful I wake up on the right side of the grass everyday. Waiting for surgery on a nerve on my leg but not a big deal at all. I hope you are...

A few months ago I experienced foot drop that quickly spread to weakness in my legs and then progressed up my body and I began experiencing trouble breathing etc. I too was afraid it may be ALS. By the time the doctors actually diagnosed GBS, I was already feeling better. Please don't jump to...

CHEERS, Jeff