I want to preface my first post here to say that my concern has led me to investigate about ALS in a way that makes me feel a deep sympathy for everyone affected by ALS (whether in his/her own flesh, or through a family member.) I also want to help those who make this forum possible.
I will...
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I will try to make this brief.
Symptoms:
*. Muscle twitching: started out in a few places about a month ago. Then increased all over. Now has decreased but in more specific spots (calves, thighs, abdomen, shoulder area). It seems almost as if the twitching is moving from lower body to...
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Hello,
Like many others I have been visiting this message board after experiencing symptoms that led me to the internet - that led me here.
I have read many posts and many stories on this site and have much respect for this wonderful forum.
I will try not to make this a long and hard to read...
Just something to read… in the “After 5 Forum Pub”. It took me a few
days to put this together. My writing skills aren’t what they used to be.
After Spring Break and for the rest of the year our beach bar often reminded
me of a Chameleon. It was a side gig I got involved with.
From opening...
Finally got the BS cleared away and now officially in hospice care, morphine, Ativan and all what comes next
Got good nurses coming in, got good aides night and day to give Beth much much needed rest.
Can’t type my own texts so alot less frequent correspondence , sorry!
Things have sped up...
I'm hesitant to post here because of the seriousness of the disease in which I'm extremely anxious over, but I need guidance:
I've been battling a bulging disc in my lower back since 2007 that gets irritated a few times a year. Flash back to middle of February and I aggravated it again, but...
I'm hesitant to post this as I know this is a very serious disease to be anxious over, but I'm very worried.
I've been battling a bulging disc in my lower back since 2007 that gets irritated a few times a year. Flash back to middle of February and I aggravated it again, but then again went to...
So, here I am exactly one week out from my husband's death. It was really only after he actually passed that I have started to realize the absolute hellfire we went through together.
There was beauty, love, and moments of joy for sure. I am very sure I never felt closer to or loved another...
I'm a bit lost - finally third neurologist confirmed I have ALS. I am using walker now - wondering if I should go ahead and purchase a used wheel chair on Craig's List. Also - in a great deal of pain at night - horrible cramps - given muscle relaxers - still little help. They tell me ALS is...