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  1. Scotiaspirit

    Adoption - trying to find out birth family information

    I have a frustrating problem as I was adopted at birth. I have found my birth mother's side of family; and as far as neurological conditions go, I have a half sister who has MS. However, when it comes to my birth father, our province (canadian law) is not allowed or permitted to give...
    • Scotiaspirit
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    • als back brother cramping dad family father genetic information kids life muscle muscle weakness problem shortness of breath symptoms weakness worry
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Familial ALS (FALS)
  2. A

    Cluster of symptoms

    Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post. I've been experiencing muscle twitches throughout my body since July of 2015, 7 months ago, starting mainly in my calf, although I also remember one night of persistent right bicep twitches in July. At that time I made the mistake of...
    • abbeyroad
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    • abdomen arm back bfs diagnosis diet early family fasciculations info kids life lift mistake mnd muscle muscles night shoulder symptom symptoms tests twitches twitching ultrasound worried
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  3. P

    Worried

    Ok.. I said I would not post there unless I have medical confirmation of my state. However, this is driving me crazy and completely took over me. I cannot do anything except for crying all the time. I started feeling very weird feelings in my right leg since New Year. First of all, it felt like...
    • Prime30
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    • age atrophy breathing breathing issues clinics cold cramps crying diagnosis driving emg fingers go away insurance kids life medical muscles neurologist onset possible als scared symptoms twitches twitching worried worries worry
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  4. E

    ALS equipment for sale - all Negotiable

    Good evening everybody We lost my father a couple weeks ago to ALS. We were lucky enough to get so many of the different types of equipment that a person could need. While me and my brother do need help with expenses (2 kids under 30 taking care of our dad on our own) we realize the absolute...
    • eva2016
    • Thread
    • adjustable als bed bed sores brother dad dynavox equipment equipment for sale eyegaze father for sale kids lift manual mattress power power wheelchair sale wheelchairs work
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Used ALS equipment for sale
  5. SLAUGHTER1555

    PALS unrealistic Body Hurting Bad!!

    Good morning Cals and Pals so woke up hurting so bad think my fingers one on each hand is kinda sprang. It's hard to hold things and if I pull or rug at anything it hurts so bad. I already had GERD but lately it's been bad probably due to improper eating and stress eating lately. I don't know...
    • SLAUGHTER1555
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    • back bed cals cry cure eating fingers health home care hope kids life love medical money muscles nursing home pals stress transfer transfer board van wheelchair wheelchair van wrong
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  6. K

    I had to enter a date

    As much as we knew that the ALS second opinion diagnosis was coming, when the dr said it on Tuesday it took my breath away and I have had a hard time not crying ever since. I finally put a date in my user info here.... It broke my heart to do it. Original diagnosis was November last year -...
    • Kelly5538
    • Thread
    • als arm brain crying diagnosis heart info kids scared second opinion swallow vent voice
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  7. B

    Telling the kids

    We have two children, aged 16 and 13. How do we tell them their parent has been diagnosed with ALS?
  8. SLAUGHTER1555

    At A Crossroad I Have Questions

    Hi to everyone its been awhile since i posted on here lots of changes with my PALS. So last time i was here i talked about how the his kids kind of attacked him about life insurance policy. Well time has passed and i am no longer angry but i still dont trust them. Since his diagnosis in May 2015...
    • SLAUGHTER1555
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    • angry bed chair cry diagnosis disability finances food insurance kids life life insurance lift medicare nursing home questions sleep speech transfer work
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  9. E

    Time to say THANK YOU!

    I’ve been reading this forum for a long time but only recently became a member. It’s definitely time to say THANKS! I’ve learned a lot and wanted to let you all know that your expertise is so vital to the silent majority of us “lurkers” on the sidelines. So, thanks to all the regular...
    • Ells
    • Thread
    • bipap diagnosed early equipment eyex fvc kids life love meds mnd night onset pwc questions reading software swallow tobii tongue voice wanted
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: People with ALS (PALS)
  10. mpnatx

    65

    Turned 65 today. Spent time with my kids. The best gift of I've ever received! Marty
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