myamyam
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- Aug 16, 2007
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- Loved one DX
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- Israel
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- Beit Arye
Hi, my name is Miriam. I live in Israel.
I am indirectly affected by ALS, since my sister-in-law was diagnosed. I am close to her and want to be able to give support and not make her feel bad because I don't understand her condition.
Also, I will be filling in as a care-giver, when her husband needs a break.
She was diagnosed in February 07. About a year earlier she started to loose her voice, kind of like speaking hoarsely after having a cold. Gradually she started to loose the ability to swallow and now her legs are weakening. In May she went to China for an intensive course of treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. She returned only this week and I saw her yesterday.
She has lost a significant amount of weight and seems so frail.
I am trying to understand this disease and want to find out how I can support her. I would love to get some input from others who have been touched by ALS.
I am indirectly affected by ALS, since my sister-in-law was diagnosed. I am close to her and want to be able to give support and not make her feel bad because I don't understand her condition.
Also, I will be filling in as a care-giver, when her husband needs a break.
She was diagnosed in February 07. About a year earlier she started to loose her voice, kind of like speaking hoarsely after having a cold. Gradually she started to loose the ability to swallow and now her legs are weakening. In May she went to China for an intensive course of treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. She returned only this week and I saw her yesterday.
She has lost a significant amount of weight and seems so frail.
I am trying to understand this disease and want to find out how I can support her. I would love to get some input from others who have been touched by ALS.