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im from Tyne and Wear N.E England im a past carer of my mam(mom) she was diagnosed with Pseudo Bulbar Palsy then A.L.S in 1997 died 2000 . life is still as though im waiting for her to come home . :cry:

Lastest aggravation for me is the “ itch”. Seems like just when I git close to any kind of comfort the infamous “ itch” appears. Usually in places I can not git at and so another cry for help . This nightmare never lets up and certainly not for my cals who is a saint! I am at the mercy of a...

Hey all, Have only posted once or twice before. I'm the caregiver for my partner, Mike, who has been diagnosed since August 2011. He uses a power chair and a feeding tube (although he's fortunately still able to enjoy a beer every night), a sip and puff respirator as he needs, and we use a...

First of all I am 41 with 2 amazing kids and been married to the love of my life for almost 25 years! My life is wonderful even though the past year has been tough. My symptoms started with shortness of breath or at least that is what slowed me down to notice. I was hospitalized 2 times for...

It's been 7 weeks since my mom passed away . My parents apartment has been emptied and keys have been returned. People and agencies have been notified, and death certificates picked up. Time slowly starts to go back to the pre symptom, pre Dr visits, pre ALS days. And I miss her. I know she's...

Hi, Just looking for someone to talk to. I feel so depressed the past few days. I mean I've been sad and have my moments but it just feels like it's taken over my body. I keep picturing Jay when his breathing slowed and then his final breath. I go to work every day and then to go to my...

Hi all, I just gave birth to my son two and a half months ago, and i have been told i have post partum depression, and i have been a little overly worried about dying lately. However, I feel that i have developed symptoms that point towards ALS and i am very scared. Here are my symptoms...

Hello, I am posting regarding my 62 year old husband, who is a newly-retired law enforcement officer. About five months ago, Dale noticed that he was losing weight without trying. His caloric intake was high. The weight kept falling off and our Primary Care doctor became concerned and...

My sweetheart passed away last Friday and even though I know he is free now from this horrible illness I am inconsolable, and all I want to do is cry. I met my beautiful husband online and we where inseparable. For us was second marriages, and he was a loving father for my children. I am very...

I lost the love of my life, my Hubby, John, on June 5, 2017. ALS is a horrible disease...I pray for a cure one day soon....for all diseases. ALS did not beat John....John beat ALS....with his smile, his determination, his strive to live each and every day with joy, and not sorrow! Even his...