- Joined
- May 29, 2021
- Messages
- 26
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 03/2021
- Country
- CN
- State
- NC
I had a previous post in September while planning on my mom’s visit and consultation with Duke ALS clinic.
It’s been more than 2 weeks since her arrival, she has gradually recovered from 30 plus hours long journey. Not much to do around here except for going out for a walk, and also I try to pack her with protein drink and food, she started gaining some weight which worries her a little bit. Her doctor in China told her to maintain her weight but watch out for putting on more, otherwise the added weight will burden her limbs. All I heard here is to try to gain weight even to the extent of overweight.
She has upper limbs onset and both upper limbs have progressed with reduced function, she also started experiencing weakness in her legs from time to time. What her doctor told her, is it plausible for patient who is still mobile? Is high BMI only apply to bedridden patient?
When she mentioned that she is gaining weight and also feeling weakened legs, I don’t know if they are correlated or her doctor’s word has some psychological effect on her.
It’s been more than 2 weeks since her arrival, she has gradually recovered from 30 plus hours long journey. Not much to do around here except for going out for a walk, and also I try to pack her with protein drink and food, she started gaining some weight which worries her a little bit. Her doctor in China told her to maintain her weight but watch out for putting on more, otherwise the added weight will burden her limbs. All I heard here is to try to gain weight even to the extent of overweight.
She has upper limbs onset and both upper limbs have progressed with reduced function, she also started experiencing weakness in her legs from time to time. What her doctor told her, is it plausible for patient who is still mobile? Is high BMI only apply to bedridden patient?
When she mentioned that she is gaining weight and also feeling weakened legs, I don’t know if they are correlated or her doctor’s word has some psychological effect on her.