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    The Bathroom

    Penny...I wish I could use the condom cath! especially since I too like to drink beer :)
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    The Bathroom

    I have two female urinals...one is the Freshette...still practicing! :0 And yes, I know to use pads. I am unable to stand at all and my left arm is extremely weak so it takes me getting to the edge of my power chair and/or manipulating the recliner to get it in a "doable" position. Guess I...
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    Comfort and support devices

    Do you have an actual ALS Association nearby? I know you mentioned MDA. There loan closet should or might offer a chair. I am in St. Louis and have a chair on loan. I just got fitted for my own chair via Medicare but I too didn't know I was entitled to one so don't feel bad. I have a an ALS...
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    The Bathroom

    Thanks for the feedback! My girlfriends are ok to help this weekend. I am actually more concerned about regular days.
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    The Bathroom

    Does anyone else who has now lost the ability to use the bathroom alone have any words of wisdom? I live with my brother and sister-in-law and have a part-time caregiver but this issue is literally making me crazy. I worry constantly about when I have to go and who is around...people try to...
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    Feeling Hopeless

    How do you get out of your own head? I was diagnosed a year ago and no longer walk...now I'm losing my left arm strength and assume my right will be going soon. For the most part I have been positive but I can't seem to shake the anxiety/fear/frustration etc. I am 50 and single and have moved...
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    What to do...

    I am 50 years old and was diagnosed last December. Yes, you can have ALS without it being bulbar. I don't want to scare you but I started with foot drop and limping and had no idea what was going on...I was having some back problems so I thought it was all related. Unfortunately it wasn't and...
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    Hi any help would be greatly appreciated

    in all honesty, don't jump the gun...just go get a physical/check-up and tell the my your exact symptoms...ALS is not probably what is happening...but get your peace of mind...it could be something so minor...good luck and god bless
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    A Personal Message of HOPE

    you are both lucky to have each other...its terrifying as a PALS who isn't married...don't get me wrong i have a wonderful support system in family and friends but what you both have...as hard as it is....is beautiful....God bless you both and enjoy your time together. Your most enjoyable day...
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    Changes on the horizon!

    i'm a person with ALS who is currently renting and preparing to move - my biggest nemesis - the BATHROOM! he will thank you...it's horrible to have anxiety just to go to the bathroom or get in the shower - even with all the equipment I have...god bless you! you are absolutely doing the right...
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