coping

Hi Everyone! I know that I have not been here lately, but I was without a computer for a couple of months. I went through withdrawals really bad, let me tell you. ha. However, I also needed a much needed rest and time for me. I needed to regroup and think of myself and my family and needed...

My husband was diagnosed 8/05 with ALS. The 12/05 we were told it is bulbar ALS. He was been so sleepy the past 2 years. In July his gait was was unsteady and this lead to his hospitalization and diagnosis. He is still able to walk, altho often walks backwards, before getting his balance and...

I hope I don't hurt anyone's feelings...I am grateful that many of you are coping and getting around. This forum has lots of great ideas and information but... I have not found one person anywhere that is going through what I am. My husband diagnosed only in July '05 with ALS, bulbar symptoms...

:( No sympathies please. I have countless wonderful memories of our lives together. Married over 32 yrs. My husband's first symptoms appeared 3 yrs ago with loss of range in one arm. Then it progressed to the other arm, and finally his legs. His head and neck were never affected. I...

Hi guys , Just wanted to let you all know that on Friday I finally called it quits after twenty years. It was a very sad day for me. I was always the one to say I will work even when I'm 65. Never take anything for granted in this life. Als has taken that away from me among so many other...

Hello everyone ... i have to admit that i sit here typing this and am overwhelmed by what i have read. tears are welling in my eyes as i think about what everyone who uses this forum must be going through and it makes me realize how small my issues are really. there have been changes in my...