medical

My Mom had a call from a medical imaging center yesterday confirming my Dad’s MRI appt. She knew nothing about the appt and when asked who booked it they said it was requested by my Dad’s neurologist. Of course we can’t get a hold of his neurologist to ask why... Does anyone have an idea as...

Hi, yes I was doing better. Now, I’m so worried about the financial security of our family. Before this, we had a plan for retirement, college, etc. My husband earns almost twice what I make. How are we going to survive when he can’t work? And, how will we make it once he is gone? He has life...

Even though I can still walk, I can't walk far. I went to a medical supply store to find a rollator. We now only have one store in town and they have quite a markup plus very limited choices. I'm looking for: 1. Extremely light weight and easy to fold 2. back support and seat 3. place to...

Hello, I am writing to you to ask for help understanding the last report from my father's neurologist. He is 60 year-old men who was previously diagnosed with PLS (three years of symptoms). I am interested in knowing if the new report suggests to you that the diagnosis might change to ALS. I...

So I'm not going to pretend I know alot about Als. I know it's something I'm scared of, something I dont want to have. However I have been experiencing nerve problems. Notably pain in both my arms, wrists and hands. Now I know it could be a lot of things, arthritis and carpul tunnel. I...

Hello, I was not sure whether to make a new post or to post on a previous one on teens, but I think that living away changes the experience quite a lot so I figured it would be helpful to open a new thread. As some of you know, my father was diagnosed with PLS. I am from Spain, where he still...

Hello. I wanted to share my update following appointment this morning at Hershey Medical Cenyer in PA. Dr. Did a full neuro test and found slightly brisk reflexes on left side. She seemed concerned with my jaw jerk reflex. She had a another neuro come in and do some reflex test and the jaw...

Hello everyone - Let me start by saying you all have been excellent in guiding the users here. You approach each person with respect and understanding and bring great expertise from your own experiences. I have read the sticky notes and many other posts. My story - I am 47 years old male...

I’m a little over two years post diagnosis and was recently denied insurance coverage for a shower/commode chair. I am a federal employee and have been very happy with coverage thusfar (GEHA). As I prepare to appeal the denial, I’m wondering what others’ experiences have been with insurance...

My sister (diagnosed 7 years ago, bedridden, tube fed, ventilated, communication system) had an oxygen drop a couple of days ago. Doctors said there may have been irreversible damage. She has not responded to stimulation since. The fever has gone down just today. Her medical care directive...