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    Swallowing Issues (ALS Related?) Please Help.

    Hi, I want to start by saying I am aware that this is a very serious illness and am in no way trying to make a mockery out of it, however, I'm here because I'm trying to educate myself on the disease to better assess whether I have it, what my risks are etc. The last couple of months I've...
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    Not Holiday, But Stll OK

    * I don’t understand why prescription medicine is allowed to be advertised on TV or why anyone would think of trying one of the medicines after listening to the laundry list of warnings of possible side effects. But this is definitely an exception! Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you...
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    Tobii dynavox i-15 aac device

    Tobii Dynavox I-15+ is large screen, eye controlled speech generating device. It’s rugged design, unparalleled power management, support for touch and gaze input are just a few of the things that make the I-15+ ideal for those who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for...
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    Any thoughts appreciated

    Hi, I'm 30 years old and have been having some symptoms for a few months which are beginning to worry me. I haven't really spoken to anyone about it and it's all a bit scary, so I'd appreciate any input. This all started in January when I noticed a tremor in my hands. It appeared strongest in...
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    Non-dairy Milk Options for Shakes

    Thank you everyone for all of your continued support. I am currently looking to supplement my PALS diet with an all natural nutritional shake powder. What would be the best form of milk (dairy or non-dairy) to use for the mix? Any guidance is very much appreciated.
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    Upcoming EMG + Trouble Walking

    Hi! First post here. Thank you for your insight in advance. I'm female, 35 years old. Please bear with me as I try to walk you through what's been happening. For the past 18 months, I've been experiencing strange "episodes" of muscle sensations. They usually come on slowly and last for several...
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    Tomato Juice for Saliva Control

    Has anyone had benefit, in saliva reduction, by taking tomato juice? I just came across this article: "For the management of excess saliva, we suggest drinking two glasses of tomato juice daily, if possible. Tomatoes contain high concentrations of lycopene, which is a natural reducer of...
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    For the young ones concerned and anxious

    Hey everyone, not really a post of symptoms or whatever i've been feeling but i hope this gives somewhat comfort to the ones who are worrying especially the younger ones. I was here in this forum a year ago, posting about my worries and symptoms. Later on, I had to transfer to another...
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    Curiosity About What the Inability to Move Feels Like

    Does the inability to move a hand or finger with ALS present with or without the sensation of resistance? When you can't lift your hand does it feel like no matter how hard you push you just can't lift it? Or is it more like no matter how hard you try you can't push period so there's nothing to...
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    Great method of voice banking

    My PALS avoided the laborious task of voice banking for a long time. After her voice started to go away, she recorded a few hundred common phrases, which was helpful, but in hindsight, these recordings were rather wooden and usually revealed no more personality than the electronic voice of her...
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