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Hubby's massage therapist just pointed out that Matt's leg muscles are hard. Not stiff as if they are tightening, but hard. His legs look larger, but there is no fluid---no apparent swelling. He has no use of his legs. Has anyone seen something like this? Any ideas? Those legs were twigs, and...

...be very aware of how Tizanidine/Baclofen interacts with dieuretics. My doctor started me with a dieuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) as I can't seem to beat leg edema, no matter what I do. While it's been great for the swelling ankles and night time peeing issue, when combined with Tizanidine, it...

I have been trying like mad to move my mom out to DC, but we can't put an offer on a house until she sells her house in New Mexico. Renting doesn't seem like a good option because she has so much stuff, two dogs and cats she won't give up, and throwing high rents to a landlord seems like such a...

My husband hands are always so hot. Like they are burning. It really bugs him because they are swelling and hurt if they touch each other. I am always helping him separate each finger. His feet on the other hand are cold and staring to swell regularly. Is this normal?

Hi Everyone, Although I have visited this forum from time to time, this is actually my first posting but I hope the information that we want to share will also be of help to other PALS and CALS out there: But first I thought I would start off by giving you some background on our story so you...

I have been twitching in my throat and neck for over two months. Clean MRI but I cannot get rid of a feeling in my throat. I know sensory is not a part of ALS but this "swelling" sensation is progressive. I do not slur my words and the twitching is in my legs as well. Would the swallowing...

So my pals has developed ascites. Which is basically abdominal swelling due to liver/kidney dysfunction. Hospice says the only treatment for this is diruetics, which would increase his frequency to urinate. His nurse said he would never sleep without a catheter. Any thoughts or suggestions...

Hello all, I did read the sticky before posting wanted to be sure to still ask my question as it includes some breathing concerns as well. Here are my symptoms which I am convinced are ALS: - right side of body is always cold and I have pulled muscle in my calf all the time and feel as though...

Hello to you all, I am a new member to this forum, however I have been reading some topics on here for about a week now seeking answers. You are all so supportive so I thought I would register and tell my story to possibly get some answers and help with my anxiety. My symptoms started about 5...

I'll try to keep this as brief, but thorough, as possible for the kind members of this forum. Here's my story: Started having muscle twitches, mainly in both legs, but also occasionally in upper body 2-plus years ago. Around August/September 2014, I started walking with a bit of a limp, but...