Was a spinning instructor,cheeleading coach
Hey there to all out there. I am new to join the group. I was recently diagnosed in August 2007 after going to the Mayo clinic in Minnesota. I was a spinning instructor, cheerleading coach and an administrative assistant for an accounting firm. I had sprained my ankle in one of my classes in July 2006. I went to a orthepedic for about 3 months, and he said I need to go see a neurologist. I went to several different neurologists and was not getting any better. In January 2007 went to the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida to a new neurologist. I was on crutches and my left ankle was now gowing up my left leg. After being treated with IVIG gammuglobin for Feb., March, April, May,June I was not getting any better, in fact it was entirely in my left leg and my right leg was becoming weaker. I was told I need to go to the mayo clinic, and there they told me I had ALS and had 2-5 years to live. I am only 36 with 2 small children and divorced. I was devastated, still am. I am confined to a wheelchair and unable to move my lower extremities. If any of you have any advice for me, I would greatly appreciate anything. I am in severe depression, and my children are scared for mommy. I am so greatful for finding this website, and hope to make friends who are going through the same thing. This is very overwhelming. Thank youfor listening.