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    Scared I have Bulbar ALS and what life back

    From what the doctors have told my husband, ALS begins in the extremities, then may go into the throat area. Reflux does not cause ALS. No one knows what causes it. Worrying about whatever you have is not going to do away with symptoms. The only thing worrying does is ROB you of your TODAY...
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    Toileting and underwear problem

    Thank you for your solution; worthy trying what has worked for you!
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    Toileting and underwear problem

    Thank you for your solution, I will definitly try your ideas...
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    My Christmas Angel

    My heart goes out to you, my mother also died at Christmas time it was very hard because of the season when it seemed everyone was joyous and happy, but me. We were very close. The way you go on without her is to honor her by becoming the fine woman she saw in you through your deeds and...
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    Toileting and underwear problem

    My husband wears satin underwear because it makes it easier for me to slide him into his power chair from his bed by way of a transfer board. The problem begins when I transfer him from the power chair to the toilet seat and I have to lower his underwear. He use to be able to use the palms of...
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    Veteran's with ALS - Questions

    My husband is an ALS patient @ the Dallas VA Hospital and we have nothing but great remarks to say about his care at the VA. It took lots of time & paper work to get started but I was very persist & became his advocate. We travel 2 hrs to attend the clinic but it is well worth it. The key is...
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