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- By jeremyswafford · New reply 2:55 pm
- Discussion in ALS and the military · 2 replies
- Well im new to this... First and formost. But im a military veteran of OIF 1,2,3. I suffered a class 3 tear of the ACL out there and it still hurts till this day I went and got treatment at my local va ...
Voice activated speakerphone
- By jicaballero · Posted 8:44 am
- Discussion in Familial ALS · 0 replies
- Hi, Not sure if you are passing throughout the same thing as me, but finding specialized equipment for an ALS patient is not that easy. If you know any good source please reply. Back to the main question ...
VA ALS Benefit Claim
- By mike405 · New reply yesterday at 11:35 am
- Discussion in ALS and the military · 11 replies
- This may be helpful if you're a vet filing for VA ALS benefits: As a recently diagnosed ALS patient quite by accident I discovered the Paralyzed Veterens Of America (PVA) will gladly assist in filling ...
ALS and my beloved aunt
- By Sue13 · New reply November 18, 2009
- Journal · 11 replies
- Hi there I am new here and have been reading alot regarding ALS and searching for little new discoveries but not much yet. My aunt 63 years has been suffering from ALS for the past 2 years now and has ...
The Pain!
- By snowball123 · New reply November 15, 2009
- Discussion in Familial ALS · 2 replies
- for about a year and a half i have been having pain in my lower back, kidney area, i have been to doctors and have had every scan and test done. they gave me an antibiotic, after about 3 months the pain ...
Last year's IPLEX demonstration
- By Eddiespaza · New reply November 9, 2009
- Discussion in National ALS Advocacy Day · 1 reply
- Dear Brothers and Sisters, Until our (Team IPLEX's) very noble action/demonstration last year (November 11 Veterans Day 2008) all previous attempts to procure IPLEX had failed. Despite continuous contact ...
ALS Support Groups
- By mike405 · Posted November 5, 2009
- Discussion in Children and families · 0 replies
- If available in your nearby area I would encourage anyone to attend ALS support group meetings. In mine, the meetings are held at the hospital once a month and I cannot express in words how appreciative ...
Inspire members featured
- By Brian · New reply November 4, 2009
- Journal · 29 replies
- Today Massachusetts General Hospital's Proto Magazine published a wonderful profile of nine Inspire members. Each of these stories underscores what we all know to be true -- that Inspire is a special ...
angel flight
- By greensmile · New reply October 27, 2009
- Journal · 6 replies
- a new angel has arrived on high he unfurls gossamer wings soft plumes for silken flight eyes so bright,face aglow,rosy cheeks ever so cherubic a new angel has come a guardian in heavens realm watching,praying,protecting ...
Any info on ways to make his life easier, diet, new drug treatment facts?
- By zettyfied26 · New reply October 18, 2009
- Journal · 2 replies
- I am a 26 year old from Louisiana who has a brother suffering from ALS.. This is his 3rd year and he is declining fairly rapidly... It is very sad to see someone who was so active become so helpless ...
air
- By greensmile · New reply October 18, 2009
- Journal · 2 replies
- there's something in the air a special carress the soft breeze a quiet prayer drifting heavenward on the air touch of gossamer wings t'is the air the gentle flow-clouds -plumes of feathey softness floating ...
Why I am Thankful for My Son
- By Chuck1106 · New reply October 17, 2009
- Journal · 7 replies
- I had a great thanksgiving. We went to my son Rick's pad for dinner. All four of my sons were there. It was awesome for me. Family is everything to me.. After the dinner and watching football, my wife ...
Respiratory Management of ALS by Lee Guion
- By maypema · New reply October 16, 2009
- Journal · 3 replies
- I purchased this book last week. It has just been published. (copyright says 2010) This book is so well researched & will be so helpful to healthcare workers, ambulance drivers, doctors, nurses, hospice ...
Special Coat Rack
- By LAW · New reply October 14, 2009
- Discussion in Familial ALS · 2 replies
- Does anyone know of a product that can help with someone that has a hard time raising their arms to get a coat on? We think it would need to be something that you can hang the coat down low and then raise ...
Unusual Situation friend with ALS
- By TommysSuzie · New reply October 14, 2009
- Discussion in Children and families · 3 replies
- I have a close, close friend with ALS how can I help him? I cannot be part of his care and even get information about how he is doing. I feel like I have lost a part of my heart not knowing how he is ...
belly fat
- By greensmile · New reply October 12, 2009
- Journal · 29 replies
- hi to all :) i know this sounds crazy but does anyone know how to get rid of belly fat? i'm totally grossed out by this "tire" of fat and obviously am unable to excercize it off.any attempt to strain ...
Tommy's Girl
- By TommysSuzie · Posted October 11, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- I'm just starting here. I have a close friend who has ALS. And due to the nature of our relationship I cannot be involved in his care and support. But I am affected as much as his family. Because I love ...
Coconut oil and MCT oil
- By CPCole · New reply October 7, 2009
- Journal · 3 replies
- In a recent article in Health and Healing (Dr. Whitaker) reference is made about the use of above oils to create ketones in the body which can be used to energize neurons when glucose no longer works ...
ALS VA Disability Claims
- By rhondape · New reply October 5, 2009
- Discussion in ALS and the military · 25 replies
- Hello, I'm new here. My name is Rhonda and I'm a gulf war veteran, not having served overseas. I have 4 kids and my husband is also a veteran of the gulf war who was in Saudia Arabia. I'm 37 and was diagnosed ...
My Father
- By Janine · New reply October 4, 2009
- Journal · 8 replies
- On Friday, July 31st at 7:20, my father finished his 5+ year battle with ALS. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family ...
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