mental health

5.50am “Sorry to wake you…” a doctor’s voice abruptly cuts through what had finally become a reasonable sleep on one of those operating tables that pass for beds in hospital. The doctor had arrived well before dawn in search of blood from an artery (ouch); blood that evidently had to be...

The first thing I would do is contact your local ALS Chapter and set up an appointment with patient services coordinator the sooner the better. They will meet with both of you and your families and help all of you navigate through every aspect of ALS and depending on where he is in the...

Thankyou for all of you who have answered my questions. I think it would be foolish to stick around and take up posts that may be truly needed. Am I still worried? Of course but what would I be doing to my mental health if I just kept asking questions about my toe? It doesnt move, I dunno why...

Hi all, First, I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. I hope everyone has a happy, peaceful holiday season out there. I have a question.. and a few comments about caregiver burnout. I think my mom is finally there. The short version of the story is this.. dad has been diagnosed for almost 3...

Just saw this: Neurotoxic heavy metal can slow the progression of Lou Gehrig's disease 1. December 2009 00:36 New discoveries have been made about how an elevated level of lead, which is a neurotoxic heavy metal, can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's...

I have been told soooo many times in my life, "You are so strong" and it never felt like a compliment. Did I feel strong?! No, not at all. I found this website and now I know the word and it fits and it FEELS GOOD. I AM RESILIENT ! Yes-that is ME! :grin: I want to share this with all of...

I've occasionally written about my father in law, who for years has had ongoing problems with his leg on and off. Never was diagnosed with anything. Now for appx the past year, his leg has been totally numb and hasn't been able to feel anything. He went through all the testing, with several...

One of my PALS needs a professional, ideally near Rockville , who can help with anxiety and depression issues. I can get some sources.... but if anyone has someone they could recommend, or a particular source of such help, please let me know. Stu

Hello, I'm sorry I 'm going to ask some questions, I don't want to offend anyone or sound like a hypochondriac but as I posted before I started twitching (yes another twitching question, sorry) 19 months ago (24/7 calves + random), last couple of weeks I have pain in wrist - shoulder and more...

My 62-year-old mother was diagnosed in Jan '08. She was sure she wouldn't live to see my second baby (born 5/1/08) but she has hung in there. Now she only has a little movement of her head and is having trouble getting any food or drink down. She doesn't want any artifical feedings or a vent...