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Doubt anyone reads this things. Just wanted to mention my Dad passed. Came to this forum a few times for a help and it was much appreciated. His ALS moved so quickly we were unable to get him any of the benefits he deserved for being a veteran. I tried my best for my Dad. My heart goes out to...

I had my first appointment with the physical therapist today. I was with him for an hour and a half and he did a thorough evaluation. He has worked with MS patients (one was there at the time I signed in) and he actually requested more information about ALS. He understood the disease but...

A possible new option for those that don't have a medical alert button and a landline phone. Also, a good option in case you fall outside... New Apple watch- Series 4 "...new watch can detect when you've taken a hard fall, and automatically call emergency services if you don't respond to the...

Hi - and first off thanks for reading. I may be in the wrong place, but a potted history: a 49 year old man with no medical history, but twitching in a number of locations (mainly calves, foot-arches, upper arms, back and sometimes tongue) for c. 10 months. Had a neuro exam about 3 months...

Hi all, We are going to be getting a hospital bed soon. I am thinking about a lateral rotation air mattress. My husband doesn't have much use of his arms. I realize that Medicare or insurance probably won't pay. I have a medical condition that requires me to sleep through the night. We...

I’ve always had an interest in hearing about people’s dreams. I’m talking about the ones people have during sleep. I actually did a thesis during medical school on dream interpretation. Last night I had one where I was walking around and realized I was wearing a BiPAP mask. Every time I...

After 5 months I am posting, mainly to get a sanity check and any advice for managing the medical profession. I am no hypochondriac, have read all the stickies and have lived as normal a routine as possible. Long story short I have visible fasciculations in my left foot with pain in my arch and...

I know there are many of you on this forum who are quite knowledgeable about the current research on ALS. Is this something you have already discussed? How promising is it, and has any of you enrolled in the trials...

Firstly I want to thank you all in advance for taking the time and effort to read this post I know time and effort are so incredibly valuable to PALS/CALS. I have taken the time to read the sticky’s and understand that I fall into the lowest possible risk group. To make this short I have...

This is probably something many have already done, but I will add this just in case it helps anyone. I want my PALS to have as much independence as possible yet still be able to easily call me when she needs help. Like with dressing or after dropping something under the recliner. So, I bought...