I completely understand how you feel. I felt the same way when my brother was diagnosed. I am going to be honest. I was told the same thing by my doctors. Now, here I am seven years later with the same symptoms as my brother. We were both college athletes and you would have a hard time...
Hello,
My name is Manuel Rosales. Sadly, my brother Douglas Rosales died of ALS two years ago. He was diagnosed at 26 and died at 32. Of course, the idea that I might have this dreaded disease always lingered in my mind.
About eight years ago I noticed some twitching on my left or right...
Xfile1966,
Thanks for the advice. As soon as I get the authorization to see a specialist I will do as you say. Today I ran four miles with my wife. The atrophy on my shins and ankles, the twitching, and my tongue has atrophy. I just don't get it. I asked my brother if he had symptoms way...
Vicki,
Thanks for responding. The symptoms are actually worst. I shake a lot when I do push ups. Is it possible to have slow progressing ALS or something else. I don't want to be sick. I just want answers so that I can move on with my life.
The truth is that almost all neurologist know very little of about ALS. It is an exceptionally difficult disease to diagnose. It is this simple, if you feel that you are sick and that you will die....then live like it. You can choose to live in fear or live to be the happiest that you can be...
Hello,
My name is Manuel Rosales. Sadly, my brother Douglas Rosales died of ALS two years ago. He was diagnosed at 26 and died at 32. Of course, the idea that I might have this dreaded disease always lingered in my mind.
About eight years ago I noticed some twitching on my left or right...
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