JGaines2008
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- Sep 30, 2020
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- Reason
- Lost a loved one
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- Country
- US
- State
- IN
- City
- Indianapolis
Hello my name is Joseph Gaines,
My mother was diagnosed with ALS in 2008 and passed away in 2009. I was her primary care taker during the process. There is no known members of our family on her side both mother and father who have had this disease. Her mother did pass way from dementia in her late 70's so there could be a link. I myself am very aware of my body.
Last week my left thumb started twitching. I may have some weakness in my left arm even though I am still able to exercise. I am going to my doctor this Friday to let them know what's going on. PSA ( I also played high school football and had nerve damage in my left shoulder. ) I don't know if I somehow aggregated it. I just wanted to post in here to see what the experts thought. I really wish the FDA would allow PALS to access newly discovered treatments. There is no other option for PALS. Thank you all for your time. You are all brave and powerful souls.
Sincerely,
Joey Gaines
My mother was diagnosed with ALS in 2008 and passed away in 2009. I was her primary care taker during the process. There is no known members of our family on her side both mother and father who have had this disease. Her mother did pass way from dementia in her late 70's so there could be a link. I myself am very aware of my body.
Last week my left thumb started twitching. I may have some weakness in my left arm even though I am still able to exercise. I am going to my doctor this Friday to let them know what's going on. PSA ( I also played high school football and had nerve damage in my left shoulder. ) I don't know if I somehow aggregated it. I just wanted to post in here to see what the experts thought. I really wish the FDA would allow PALS to access newly discovered treatments. There is no other option for PALS. Thank you all for your time. You are all brave and powerful souls.
Sincerely,
Joey Gaines