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Mnn ?
I was recently diagnosed with ALS, by my nuerologist, a neurosurgeon and his intern. All seperatly. Have told family and close friends who were all heart broken but we all vowed to keep hopes up. While in the process of getting me into Barnes hospital in St. Louis, I went in to do another EMG to...- Mathew
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I wish they'd hurry!
I posted before under "Now What". Wish I knew more but unfortunately I don't . Other than all and every test has come back normal. With my nuerologist gone on vacation till jan. 20th, when I return for second consult, his assistant tried to get me in to Barnes for expert second opinion. Called...- Mathew
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Copper level low?
I'm in process of being officially diagnosed. Noticed in July, middle finger would draw back all the way. Now right hand curled, no strength, right foot slaps when I walk. Everyone asks what's wrong with me. Left foot weak, left hand weak , middle finger droops on this hand now. Muscle ripples...- Mathew
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Now what?
I am Mathew, 54yrs old. Just diagnosed last weekend,12/29/13. Went to ER after calling my DR. Telling her losing motion in left hand now. Have lost motion and have weakness in right hand and right foot slapping when I walk. Also now legs getting week and losing balance a lot . Had a app. with...- Mathew
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