newly diagnosed

Though I'm grateful there is a community that can help with the struggle. My husband in newly diagnosed with ALS. He is 62 and has led a healthy, good and active life, and we are still trying to absorb the shock. He's very quiet about this and I'm hoping soon he will open up to me. Until...

Hi all, thanks for being here. I've recently been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. Specifically I have weakness in my right hand/arm. I'm doing some reading/research here tonight and am wondering about SSDI....my diagnosis is MND so far...not specifically ALS. If I were to file for SSDI...

To CALS: when (in the progression of the disease) and why did your loved one decide on suicide? Or not To PALS: why did you decide against suicide? I realize this is a horrible subject, but I don't know who to talk to about this. I am a 70-year-old newly diagnosed PALS with bulbar onset...

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...

Hi eveyone, I dont have als but my mother has been recently diagnosed and im trying come up with some diet for her to help her however may be and im hoping to get some advice. Ive been reading about als and foods and vitamins that can help slow down the progression this what i have so far...

My fiancé was diagnosed with ALS yesterday. It has been absolutely devastating, but we are committed to making lifestyle changes to slow the progression as much as possible. We will be seeking a second opinion as well, but are not trying to have false hope. When my fiancé was diagnosed, the...

My mom is newly diagnosed with ALS. Of course my family is going through the initial shock of it. But we are now looking at options when it comes to slowing progression of the disease. My mom currently isn't on any meds. My dad has gotten in touch with Dr. Burton Feinerman regarding the stem...

Hi Everyone, As much as I'd rather not be here, I am. My mom was just diagnosed this week with limb onset ALS. We previously suspected it in December, so I created my profile back then and have been reading as much info as possible on here. Now it's unfortunately confirmed. I look forward to...

Just wanted to introduce myself. I have family history as my father had Als. About a year and a half ago I developed foot drop from what was thought to be a wakeboarding accident. Went through all the normal tests, emg, nerve conduction, etc. Was told I had nothing to worry about and I had...

I was diagnosed in Dec 2016 and I applied for social security right away. I received a denial letter already stating "Though you do have discomfort, the evidence shows you are still ale to move about and to use your arms, hands and legs in a satisfactory manner." and "your condition results in...