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    fasciculations-relation to atrophy

    Dave I was told from the outset that this is disease is very variable and so it has proved not just to me but to many others. I was diagnosed in 2002. I still walk (not great distances), I go on holiday and still enjoy the odd beer. The early stages are the worst, mainly because you can have...
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    Thanks for help...

    Allie Sorry about your lost, it seems to have happend very quickly. Volunteering is a great way to help and there are so many ways. Visting, helping to fill in forms or just talking are all great ways to help. I am so grateful to the volunters who have given up thier time for me in my location...
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    why the progression is fast

    hi Azita & Al This was posted on a UK site and I though it may be of intrest. I have met a number of MND(ALS) people here in the uk who have have breathing problems resulting in thier quality of life being affected. I think it is concerning how medical care can vary from hospital to hospital...
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    Husband with ALS

    I used to fall asleep and be tired during the day. I was also very restless at night time and only managed 1-2 hours sleep at a time. My consultant arranged for me to have a respiratory check and found that I had high levels of Co2 because of weaken chest muscles. I now use a Nippy at night with...
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    Bad week for choking!

    Hi Michele I have a weak chest and my cough is week, my physiotherapy has taught my wife and I couple of techniques called ‘assisted cough’ which helps. It's best if a professional shows you how, it quite simply to get the hang of it when shown.
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    phrenic nerve pacemaker...anyone?

    Ronny I came across a possible contact:- Alison Bibb University Hospitals of Cleveland 11100 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 844-5018 [email protected] I donot know anything about these people, but I understand they were involved in the development of the device. If you have little...
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    phrenic nerve pacemaker...anyone?

    Hi Ronny This was posted on a Build UK a fem months ago, hope it is of intrested. http://rdu.news14.com/shared/print/default.asp?ArID=76748.
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    hello

    Its quiet over here too! Soon the kids will be arriving 21 & 24 years then in-laws, and then the kids friends, total mayhem. We always say never again, but hopefully God willing maybe a few more. Peace and good wishes to all
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    Gene and growth factor promising therapy for ALS++++++++++++

    Hi all Unfortunately this topic has been covered before, please have a look at the threads connected to BobbyB post dated 8th September 2005.
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    The father of a friend of mine has ALS

    Hi I am going on holiday to day to date with the kid’s and my wife and I read your post. My son’s is a big lad just like his father used to be so he can handle my wheelchair without any problems. We are currently watching the cricket and England have at long last a chance to win (if they don’t...
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