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    Wholeheartedly Believe It's Bulbar Onset

    Hi All, I sincerely apologise for coming on here again. (Last here in 2012). I just wanted to put my thoughts down into words due to the worry it is causing. Firstly I’m a 34 year old male who is very overweight and leads a very sedentary lifestyle I have had a large variety of symptoms which...
    • Dazzaschofield
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    • ability als back bulbar bulbar onset choke dry mouth eating eye food foot immediately love neurologist onset problem problems saliva sleep swallowing symptoms twitching wanted worry wrong
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Very Fast Progression

    I was originally diagnosed with progressive bulbar palsy in January of 2018. At that time we were told that there was an excellent possibility of having several years before things really became troublesome. In April 2018 I had a PEG put in and speaking was no longer a possibility. My legs...
    • Idaho2790
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    • ability bulbar bulbar onset diagnosed foot life night onset pain pbp peg progression vision vomiting walker work
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: People with ALS (PALS)
  3. Nikki J

    Importance of reading to your children

    The Million Word Gap Parents who take time to read aloud to their children are doing them a huge favor. Not only is it a memorable bonding activity, but it's also a way to jump-start a child's education and put them on the fast track to literacy. Many parents and caretakers know this...
    • Nikki J
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Off topic everything
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    Muscle fatigue/weakness, fasciculations

    I want to share my story. I have seen many doctors in many specialties (including many neurologists), and nobody can help me. I'd like to ask (1) if this sounds like ALS, (2) if this sounds like another motor neuron disease of any kind, or (3) what else it could be and where else I might look...
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    Could this be ALS?

    Good evening. After reading the stickies, I am still left with some questions. Here’s where I am at— 1. I have had body-wide twitching for about 6 weeks. It seems to be mostly in my legs now, with some in my face , back, and arms (not often). The twitching occurs on both sides. Some days...
    • NeedinPeace
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    • ability als als? atrophy back brain clinical early emg family fear fingers ice mri neurologist night questions shaking symptom testing twitching voice wanted weakness worried
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Husband is a possible carrier of c9 gene - anxiety over symptoms.

    Hi Everyone, My husband is 35 years old and has lost a cousin, an aunt, 2 uncles, (all to ALS) and currently watches his mom battle the final stages of ALS. His family carries the c9 gene. Upon visiting with his mom over Christmas (they live out of state) and spending a week surrounded by ALS...
    • Valerie064
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    • ability als als? anxiety burning christmas early family genetic genetic testing hope husband muscle muscles research stages support symptoms testing thenar thumb treatment twitches twitching worried
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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    Worried About Symptoms

    Hello! Thank you for allowing me to post this on this forum. I really appreciate any insight! About a year ago, I was diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity, hiatal hernia, and too much stomach acid. I was placed on a medication and a gluten-free diet. After a few weeks, I noticed some twitching...
    • bp1234
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    • abdomen ability als arm balance bed children diagnosed diet free friend go away meds mistake muscle muscles neurologist sensitivity shoulder symptom symptoms twitches twitching weakness worried
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  8. ShiftKicker

    Animal companions- share your pictures!

    It's been a bit of a wet and messy winter here. The cold weather seems to be hanging on longer than ever and stopping my bulbs from coming up and I am so ready for some warmth and spring bulbs! I was looking through my old albums for some pictures of flowers to console myself and came across...
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    Poem: Names

    Names Dennis , Brad, Scott, David, Andre, Ryan, Linda, Russ, Don, Donnie, Tony. Marty, Steve, Pete, Sue To most, these are just a few names. We run across them everyday. Most are husbands, wives,fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers. But to a very few they are more then just a name. They...
  10. R

    Advice on symptoms - "weak" leg & twitching

    Hi All, Like many others on here, I have tried to avoid posting for as long as possible but would really appreciate your views on my symptoms based on your experiences. From what I have read, this site is a tremendous support and your are all very generous with your time. My summarized story...
    • Rojo
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    • abdomen ability advice als atrophy brain burning diagnose emg exercise fatigue fingers heaviness ignore muscle muscle fatigue neurologist progression shaking stiffness story support symptoms twitching update
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
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