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    Problems with cough assist

    This equipment requires the authorization of a respiratory therapist, you should contact him/her for proper mask fitting and to check the settings on the cough assist.
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    Heart Rate/Blood Pressure Question

    I have never had the same blood pressure/heart rate test result twice in a row my entire life. I attribute it to "white coat syndrome" and I never shut up while they are taking the tests. Sorry that probably isn't much help, but it's my story and I'm sticking to it. (In other words, I don't...
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    Crappy clinic and trilogy questions

    You are correct in that the trilogy can be more than just a BiPAP. First of all of course as mentioned before it has batteries and can run 8 to 10 hours Without having to be plugged in. The trilogy has Two different modes, one is just a normal BiPAP setting, the other is called "sip and puff"...
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    Crappy clinic and trilogy questions

    While we are all different, 70% is a rather high number to be considering a trilogy. I could see perhaps a BiPAP for naps or sleeping at night. Like everyone else I can only share with you my own experience. My PT did not even order a BiPAP until I was right around 50%, perhaps a second...
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    My dad was diagnosed with MND two days ago. What to expect?

    Hello Anna, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You stated in your subject line that he was actually diagnosed two days ago, but unless I missed something, I could not verify that in any of your posts. It sounds to me like your dad may have also had a series of small strokes, sometimes...
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    Drinking Solution

    The fleximug arrived yesterday (only took a little over three weeks) it is a great item, keeps my water cold all day long. It does take a fair amount of suction to be able to drink from this thing, as was noted by a previous poster, if you have difficulty with a regular straw, the fleximug will...
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    Does this sound like ALS? Very confused and concerned.

    Andy, first of all Dr. Google does not have an MD, So stop listening to him. ALS is very rare in Someone your age as you well know. I am not exactly sure what a PCP is so I've got no idea what kind of advice you're getting there either. The only person that can diagnose ALS is a neurologist...
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    Easy way to donate

    arrgh! I just burned through a $300 Amazon gift card
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    Worried If This is ALS

    Krisamba, I am not trying to be rude or insensitive, but I notice the letters MD Do not follow your name. You are not qualified to examine your self, if you seriously believe that you have a MND, then you need to make an appointment with a neurologist that specializes in this area. Most...
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    With sadness

    I am so very sorry for your loss, it is never ever easy to say goodbye. It is my prayer that you and your family take comfort in knowing that Harry is in the presence of the Lord and free from ALS,, doing all those things that he loved to do prior to becoming sick. I pray peace, grace...
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    Muscle Weakness

    Tree, ALS progresses differently and everyone, in your case I think it would be a world record and pain is usually not associated with ALS.. Your symptoms seem to point to something else, you mention obesity, are you in fact obese? Diabetes? If you are concerned that you may have ALS you need...
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    Leg warmers

    I probably could've gone through most of my... Well life without having to see that pic :evil: I have often thought about just having a piece of tubing coiled up in an I spy private eye secret pocket in my pant leg but the wife won't have anything to do with "zip-n-whip" if ya know what I mean
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    PALS roll call Wednesdays (or whenever) PALS ONLY PLEASE

    checking in from the beautiful town of bootJack, located in the People's Republic of California
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    Calendar / fundraiser

    I like the idea. I have the skills but unfortunately no longer have the mobility. I'll see what I can work out with an artist friend that I know
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    ALSA bag or backpack?

    the trilogy is offputting!!??? What kind of insensitive Jack wagons are you running into? Or maybe I just misunderstand, I don't know. Any who, your local ALSA rep should be able to get a hold of one for you. If not, check with our folks, we are the Golden West chapter of the People's Republic...
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