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My husband, Dave Hood, went to his eternal Home on 11/30/13 after a courageous 7 1/2 year fight with ALS at the young age of 57. He will be dearly missed by his 2 children and 5 grandchildren! He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother & friend. His legacy will live on...

We are looking to purchase a Used handicap accessible van. The type of wheelchair my husband has is a M300 Permobile. Thanks, Patty Hood

When ALS starts affecting the neck muscles, can anyone tell me how it feels? My husband (diagnosed in June 2006) has been complaining about his neck feeling "heavy" or like it has a kink in it. When riding his bike, he has to stop several times to massage it or give it a rest. I think it's...

Could anyone provide me with a site that I could order clothes for my husband? Jeans with elastic waist, shirts with velcro, etc. He is unable to button or use zippers. Thanks, Patty

Has anyone gone to the Brigance Brigade? This wonderful young man was diagnosed with ALS two years ago and he has a truly remarkable attitude & lots of courage. He is a former Baltimore Ravens player. It is worth going to his Facebook page to see what he's doing for ALS and trying to raise money...

I just wanted to share the fact that my husband was nominated and selected for WSAZ Hometown Hero in the state of WV. MDA rep was the one who nominated because of his wonderful attiude and his fight and not giving once being diagnosed with als in June '06. He continues to work and he is...

I was unable to go yo my husband's last als clinic appt. because of work. When I'm there with him, I ask 100 questions. Last visit (4 months ago) his breathing was 92%. This time it was 79%. What does that mean? He didn't know and of course, he didn't ask the therapist. I guess it means the als...

My husband had a bike wreck yesterday. His als is in his hands, arms and speech but not in his legs. Much to my dismay, he was taking this bike ride but he is a fighter and the als has not stopped him from doing anything yet. Anyways, I took him to ER because he landed hard on his shoulder, head...

Good morning, Just wondering - when the fasciculations start in new body regions, does that mean that's where the disease will progress next? Up until about the last month, my husband only had fasciculations in his arms. That's where his only weakness has been - arms and hands (motor skills)...

Hello to all, I've been on the computer almost every day since my husband was diagnosed with als in June '06. I can see where one has to be careful NOT to fall for scams, etc. Yesterday, I read on someone's post about Methylcobalamin and did my own research and I'm excited! One quote from the...