I was diagnosed with ALS over 15 years ago. I went through cat scans, MRI's, mylograms, countless nerve conduction tests, blood tests,and had tissue removed from my thigh that was sent to the University of the Carolina's, that came back positive for motor neuron disease.
Since the neurologist...
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Stu has so graciously provided us with a check to go towards the needed van. My husband had to hold back tears, as I showed him the check. We are forever grateful!
It had been becoming increasingly difficult for my husband to be out (and he is a people person) for any length of time, due to...
has anyone been to an alternative medicine doctor in North Carolina that they liked and feel helped them? If not in NC, anyone that has can you share your thoughts on the experience and if you feel like it was worthwhile. -Judie
Has anyone had any luck finding handicap accessible vacation rentals....want to take the kids and hubby to the beach. Has to be the perfect set up for a wheelchair..to convince my husband to consider. Was thinking South Carolina...or Florida? Tried Googling..but did not find anything. Thanks in...
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Military members at greater risk of developing ALS
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Durham, N.C. — Three years ago, Dugan Smith was the picture-perfect Fort Bragg soldier – strong, fit and muscular.
"I was in the best shape of my life," said Smith, who was in his...
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Meir Schneider, the neuromuscular massage therapist who has been working with me, is coming to North Carolina today. He is providing a free session on Tuesday evening, in addition to the training sessions.
See http://tinyurl.com/selfheal-nc
University of Illinois at Chicago
Huntington's disease deciphered
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have discovered how the mutated huntingtin gene acts on the nervous system to create the devastation of Huntington's disease. The report of their findings...
:pI had my latest ALS clinic visit last Wednesday, May 20th. All went well. My FVC was up to 46% from 40% in January. I guess all my breathing exercising is paying off.
Miss North Carolina 2008, Amanda Watson, was there at the clinic. She talked everyone and had pictures taken. Her...
This article was in the ALS Independence newsletter.
ALS grants available
Dec. 19, 2008
The Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association is offering Lowe's Home Modification Grants to provide construction materials for projects enhancing mobility, increasing independence and improving...
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This article was in the ALS Independence newsletter.
ALS grants available
Dec. 19, 2008
The Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association is offering Lowe's Home Modification Grants to provide construction materials for projects enhancing mobility, increasing independence and improving...
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