exhaustion

  1. L

    Those frustrating neuros

    On 7/11 I went to my neuromuscular clinic to get the results of my muscle biopsy. The new resident came in and did a full exam first, without filling me in on the results. I did have some anxiety and tried to make small talk with him, but he held his head high with one of those...I am a...
  2. quadbliss

    Go with the Flow - Coping with ALS

    One of the primary issues that touch my heart on this forum is the mental anguish suffered by so many PALS and CALS. This is the one ALS symptom that can be reversed. I decided to share a small part of my spirituality in the hopes that maybe it will help brighten the path for someone. In my...
  3. P

    losing the will to live

    My husband is tired and feeling ill all the time. He was given provigil to take only when he needs the extra energy for a special event because the affect wears off if you use the drug a lot. He can't take rilutek because of side effects so he is on niacin for cholosterol and lexapro for...
  4. tabney

    what a process

    :? I am basically looking for someone to listen. This is a horrible way to live your life. In fear of every twitching muscle because you know the muscle is slowly dying. The twitching is just a reminder. I am in the final process of diagnosis. You know the one, where your neurologist is...
  5. SoniaT

    Care Givers in the Later Stages of ALS

    Caregivers in the Later Stages of ALS Hi Margaret, My Mom just passed away on Nov. 8, 2003 from ALS. The last 6 months were very tough for her and me. She lost her ability to speak and more recently the ability to swallow. I never really learned how to cope with the exhaustion, the stress...
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