Hi again -
We're looking into Diaphragm Pacing Surgery for my dad and I'd like to hear other people's experiences. His FVC is just under 50% and the lung muscle (rather than the nerve) is what is most severely affected by his ALS. He has strength in his arms/legs/hands and outside of the...
My 62 year old dad was diagnosed with ALS 13 months ago. Until this point we've thought the disease was progressing relatively slow. He has exhibited muscle weakness in his hands, arms, legs, and neck but has continued working half days 5 days a week and continues to maintain most daily...
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