mobility

  1. L

    18 years old.

    Hi, everyone, before I say anything, let me say that I’m a REALLY anxious person. I have really bad social anxiety, health anxiety, basically any form of anxiety. About 8 months ago, I ended up getting this bad pain that basically started at my lower back, that migrated to my left arm, to the...
  2. K

    I hope I'm not letting him down

    In the Fall of 2015 my dad started noticing some weakness and stiffness in his arms. He became more easily fatigue that normal, began feeling like it was taking more and more effort to breath. Being an active person, he particularly concerned and decided to pay a visit to the family doc. On...
  3. jethro

    Difference in mobility according to temperature

    Before i was diagnosed with als, i had no problems in mobility. desert, north pole, whatever... now, when temperature falls to app +5 degrees celzius, i can not move. few steps, and that is all. dont even thinking about snow and ice. is it specific for me, or everybody feels the same? i seem...
  4. S

    Pull-Ups vs Diapers

    I have posted here before, but not in awhile. I have a question. For an ALS patient, my wife, whom I care for at home. What is best: pull-ups or regular diapers? SHe is on hospice care and I can get diapers free. But pull-ups seem easier at least to put on. I just can't seem to get the hang of...
  5. J

    Help. Symptoms are terrifying me. 31 y.o. make.

    3 weeks ago while on vacation I develop tingling on outside of left foot and hand. Week 2 That continued and turned into pain in left arm and cramping along inside and outside of elbow into hand ( ulnar nerve ?). This limited mobility in my hand and cramped my thumb, pinky and ring finger. Pain...
  6. K

    What to expect!

    I'm glad I found y'all! My hubby was diagnosed in January 2017, but has been sick for about 18 months. He gets scared to do anything (like shower) and psychs himself out so he can't do it. Luckily I retired right before he started losing his mobility. I really am looking forward to you guys...
  7. Tedstehr

    Transient spasticity

    I first noticed foot drop in January on my right leg and ankle causing a pronounced limp. But a few times I have had spasticity in both legs that has made it very difficult to walk. So far, this stiffness has gone away after a few minutes or hours but it feels like it is happening more often...
  8. gooseberry

    2010 Chrysler, 31916 miles

    This item is for sale in Wesley Chapel, FL. Here is the info: 2010 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Fleet $25,999 For Sale By Owner Vehicle Location Wesley Chapel, FL About 10 miles from you Contact Seller By Phone (954) 258-8532 14 Pictures Available Email Seller...
  9. P

    Bulbar ALS questions

    Hi All, Seeking some guidance here, thanks in advance for your replies. I am a 35y old male, Starting in October 2016 I initially had numbness and tingling in my right arm leading to an NCS/EMG, NCS was normal EMG showed chronic partial denervation in a C7 distribution consistent with a...
  10. A

    How to be a true friend?

    Hello. Im writing here bc our dear friend is in his 2nd year post bulbar als diagnosis. His condition is deteriorating - does it matter if it is rapid or slow ? Either way is horrific for him and his family. He is physically "able" but has lost his ability to speak and eat. He has a feeding...
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