taranicole
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- Sep 15, 2005
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Hi...I am new here. I was looking up ALS after finding out my father may have it. His symtpoms began with slurred speech about a year ago. Since then, he has had some muscle weakness, and he is having trouble eating and breathing. I went with him to his neurologist on Monday, and he said after the tests they performed that day (nerve coduction, and something where they put a needle through the tongue), he is 95% sure this is what my Dad has. He wants him to see a Dr. in Miami (where I live- my father is three hrs north). He has an appt Monday with this guy - a neurologist who specializes in ALS.
My question is...is it common for someone to have problems breathing and still be able to walk, etc? I read a little online about how it affects everyone differently...but it just seems so wierd. I dont know. Maybe I am hoping someone will say he doesnt have it. :roll:
He has a pulminary function and barium swallow tests schduled for Tuesday. It seems like these should have been done by now...he has been going through tests for a year. Then again, perhaps he is tired and hasnt followed through the way he should. I dont know....
anyway, any advice anyone can give at this point would be helpful.
Thank you,
Tara
My question is...is it common for someone to have problems breathing and still be able to walk, etc? I read a little online about how it affects everyone differently...but it just seems so wierd. I dont know. Maybe I am hoping someone will say he doesnt have it. :roll:
He has a pulminary function and barium swallow tests schduled for Tuesday. It seems like these should have been done by now...he has been going through tests for a year. Then again, perhaps he is tired and hasnt followed through the way he should. I dont know....
anyway, any advice anyone can give at this point would be helpful.
Thank you,
Tara