swelling

Like many here, I come seeking advice. I have read all of the stickies and tried my best to "research" what I can about ALS. (I am a junior high science teacher, and the lack of answers and knowledge about the pathogenesis, etc. is baffling to me. But I should keep this short). Sorry). About...

First of all, I can;t thank enough the people on this forum. Chronological series of events: June 20th (my indian wedding): My mother is exhausted and tired a bit. She has arthritis and thinks knees are not holding up well. June 22nd: All of us take a long flight to US (16 hours straight)...

First off, I dont think i have als however i get the impression my doctors think i do. I started feeling somewhat off off last year, then earlier this year we discovered my potassium and alt were elavated which we determined to be muscle waisting, i was then sent to see a neurologist who seemed...

I have severe edema in my left foot, due to muscle atrophy which prevents the blood from moving back to my heart. (My left foot is essentially paralyzed.) The blood and fluid pool in my foot, causing swelling and mottled skin, a reddish blue colour. The only relief I get is by elevating my...

Is anyone else using lymphatic drainage to help deal with swelling? Hubbys massage therapist did some during his last visit and I was amazed at how quickly the fluid left his feet, ankles, and legs. She's going to let me watch tomorrow and explain what she's doing so that maybe Ican do a little...

Hubby's toes are curling, and it looks like he may have the beginning of pressure sores on two toes where they are rubbing against his shoes. We've gone to larger shoes to compensate for the swelling, but it seems like that just gives more room for the curling. We're thinking about corn pads...

Hello members of the community, thank you all for reading this. I have read the stickies but believe that I could benefit from your additional input. I am a 43 year old male and I am presenting with the following: In May 2014 I presented to my primary care provider (PCP) after experiencing...

Hello all, My name is Joe. Firstly, I would like to say that my heart and all of my love goes out to you all. The strength that it takes to be apart of any disease, especially this one, is beyond all measure! Hmm I don't really know where to begin. I suppose I will start from the top of my...

Hey y'all! Look, I am extremely new to all of this. I never thought it would get to the point that I would have to post on here but, here is goes. I am a 23 year old college student. I am a smoker. I am not in the best shape, but I am actually underweight. This all started this past summer...

For background, please see this thread. https://www.alsforums.com/forum/general-discussion-about-als-mnd/27266-swelling-near-collar-bone.html To summarize, my MIL who was diagnosed with MND in 2009 has now been diagnosed with TB today. It started with swelling in the neck a couple of weeks...