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    Wheelchair Battery

    Hi! Has anyone put in replacement batteries for a Permobil wheelchair? Do you need to have a technician called or can you do it yourself? Thanks so much!!!
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    My sister

    Hi - I have not posted much on my sister for several months....I wanted to wait till after she had her neurologist appointment in late March. In brief, my sister's condition has slowly declined over years to the point that she had no motor use in her legs, was unable to hold a glass, read a...
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    Severe Pruritus

    Hi All - It has been awhile since I posted anything, although I read other's posts often and have received great advice. My sister's motor neuron progression has been significant over the past year. She is no longer able to stand or move her legs, and her arms/hands are very weak (e.g., she can...
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    And then, the compassionate and kindness of a complete stranger changes everything...

    This site changed everything for me today...miracles can happen. We now have a power wheel chair for my sister....emotional to see my sister's happiness to being independently mobile. No way to repay my gratitude...but I will try. My grandchildren love country music and came for dinner...
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    Not Very Thankful

    I received a call today from the facility that was supposed to do a power wheelchair evaluation for my sister, who is no longer able to walk. I made the appointment 2 months ago and was so looking forward to taking her on Monday. I felt that this would be a positive step in providing...
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    Any/All Advice Gratefully Taken

    Dear All - My sister (65 years old) refused to accept her diagnosis until last week when she was no longer able to get out of a chair or get out of bed. She was adamant about living on her own.She has been "homebound" for 2 years, unable to go up or down steps, and got around the house on a...
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    Does anyone know about Kennedy's Disease?

    Kennedy’s Disease (spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy) is an adult-onset “X” linked inherited disease with symptoms usually beginning to appear between the ages of 30 and 50. It is frequently misdiagnosed as ALS. My sister was diagnosed with Kennedy's disease at University of Pennsylvania last...
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