andyvaughn
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- Feb 12, 2008
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- CALS
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Hi all, I can't believe it has only been 3 months since I first visited this forum. My how things have changed... I had told you that we were trying to get a second opinion. We saw Dr. Graves/UCLA today. He confirmed what my husband and I already knew, that Jim certainly has ALS. His progression has been rapid with atrophy, and loss of function, but even with that his strength still tests quite well. He started with slurred speech in January, moved to fasciculations of his left arm right after that, then his left leg, now the fasciculations are starting in his right arm. I am not sure I understand how he can have only a small loss of strength but so much loss of function? Of course, there is much I don't understand about this.. perhaps I never will. But, I really am writing to thank you all, it was here that you encouraged me to RUN to the nearest neurologist for a diagnosis. You all have been such a source of inspiration. I feel like I have come a million miles from January until today.. and in many ways have. Thanks to you all..
Andrea - wife of PALS Jim.
Andrea - wife of PALS Jim.