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Well mil has passed away thursday November 23 after her tough struggle with ALS. Sil, mil and I have been visiting this site getting information to help us all deal with this horrible disease. I want to thank all of you for all your help...this forum is a wonderful thing.... Mil was diagnosed...

Thanks for all the replies from everyone concerning Botox. Grampal, as you suggested I immediately contacted mom's doctor and inquire of the benefits of this experimental treatment. He told me it would deaden the nerves of her arms and right hand to release the muscle contractions, spasm and...

I wish my mother had this site when my dad was diagnosed with ALS. She did so much on her own. It is good to share and communicate regarding this disease. My father was diagnosed in 2002 although he had signs in 2000. He passed away on 2/5/06 I am hoping to find someone who knows what I am...

Hi Guys, As you could probably all tell I was down and out for a week or so. My computer went down and it took over a week to get it fixed and up and running again. I really missed you all and missed all the banter and chats and posts. I have been reading some of the posts and see that there...

As A lot of you know, i lost my deAr mom to Als lAst yeAr. i dreAm About her most every night, so it's reAlly helped with my grief. lAst night i hAd the most wonderful dreAm! mom And i were in A big swimming pool. we were resting At the edge of the pool. i Asked my mom if she heArd me prAy...

My father, who lives alone, has just been diagnosed with ALS. 18 months ago, my mother died from colon cancer. It was an unbearably stressful time, and within weeks of the funeral he developed walking and hand problems. He also cut his finger off accidentally around this time - and sure...