My Mam too
Hi Lissa,
My Mam was diagnosed in Nov-07. The progression is fast but certainly not as fast as with your Mom. Mam can just about use a zimmerframe now but will only try if me or my sister is present. So far we have coped well with developments but today Mam had a real painful body spasm that affected her face, neck, back, hips, legs and ankles. I am sure this is the progression of the illness but I am trying to find out if it is likely to occur again, more often, how much worse it has become. To be honest it was scary because for the first time ever Mam really needed me to comfort her.
In general I can subscribe to the humourous approach; perhaps not so much this afternoon, but in general I certianly do. Mam has been butt of many a joke from me and she has expressed her thanks for that. I thank her for the courageous way she dealt with the news: being a believer has certainly helped her and to a good degree us too.
Send your Mom my best and say hello from Middlesbrough, UK.