ejb222
New member
- Joined
- Mar 26, 2019
- Messages
- 2
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 05/2019
- Country
- US
- State
- MA
Hi everyone,
I've been eyeing this forum for the last couple months while I've been waiting for proper diagnosis.
So finally this Friday I was officially diagnosed with ALS. It was actually a bit of a relief as for the last few months I've been sitting in medical limbo in between tests with no sort of treatment plan and disability insurance being what it is. I've started having symptoms in late January I think, and didn't really see a doctor about it until mid February. Now I'm out of work. I can't stand on my own. And have started losing strength in my left hand. I wont ask to many questions off the bat, but will rather read as much as possible first. Just wanted to share a little about me as a way to say hi.
Oh, I'm 38yo and am a licensed electrician should any of you have any electrical questions
I do have one question: Can you recommend my first non powered wheelchair...something I can chuck in the back of the car and travel with?
Looking forward to meeting my new community.
-EJ
I've been eyeing this forum for the last couple months while I've been waiting for proper diagnosis.
So finally this Friday I was officially diagnosed with ALS. It was actually a bit of a relief as for the last few months I've been sitting in medical limbo in between tests with no sort of treatment plan and disability insurance being what it is. I've started having symptoms in late January I think, and didn't really see a doctor about it until mid February. Now I'm out of work. I can't stand on my own. And have started losing strength in my left hand. I wont ask to many questions off the bat, but will rather read as much as possible first. Just wanted to share a little about me as a way to say hi.
Oh, I'm 38yo and am a licensed electrician should any of you have any electrical questions
I do have one question: Can you recommend my first non powered wheelchair...something I can chuck in the back of the car and travel with?
Looking forward to meeting my new community.
-EJ