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Children and families
Those in the ALS community know first hand that ALS is a family disease that impacts the person fighting the disease as well as their loved ones and friends. Join this discussion group to share your family's experiences and find support from others whose families have been impacted by this disease.
ALS Supporter
- By Noey · Posted April 4, 2007
- 0 replies
- My mom passed away 3 years ago of ALS and to this day I am emotionally affected and probably will be the rest of my life. It was the worst thing I ever saw in my life, not to mention such a shock when ...
Latest column and video
- By LeoGreene · New reply March 30, 2007
- 3 replies
- Hi Everyone - My latest column and videos were posted online this week. The subject is hope. Here's the link: http://www.dailybulletin.com/leosstory ...
Random questions
- By DEBRA · New reply March 21, 2007
- 13 replies
- Best way to sleep with bipap? Flat or head up at a certain angle? How do you keep the inside of the peg clean? Best food to eat when swallowing is hard? Supplement that has helped you? Sex/intimate relations ...
Hyperbaric Chamber
- By idiaz · Posted March 21, 2007
- 0 replies
- I recently just finished an experiment in the Hyperbaric Chamber. The experiment consisted of 40 sessions Mon-Fri at 2 atmospheres under pressure receiving 100% oxygen for 1 hour. Well, being an experiment ...
Family Restrooms
- By Bob6 · New reply March 21, 2007
- 1 reply
- I've posted before regarding the need for a national list/registry of Family Restrooms. As my wife and I travel, such facilities really help me assist her with "pit stops". Just having handicapped restrooms ...
Having a problem
- By KenSr · New reply March 21, 2007
- 3 replies
- I am hoping this wonderful group can help me with a problem I am having. I recently started having major bladder control issues. The urologist said that if I was 70, he would be treating me for an enlarged ...
woke up coughing
- By donhing · New reply March 17, 2007
- 1 reply
- two nights ago i woke up coughing. so i'm thinking it might be time for a coughing assist machine. for those that have one,please advise. don from tn ...
Chicago Area Support Group
- By Jim · Posted March 16, 2007
- 0 replies
- This is for all my fellow PALS and their CALS or those that are interested from Northern and Central Illinois Areas. The Greater Chicago ALSA Chapter is having its first Support Group March 20th. Below ...
ALS Clinic in Financial Trouble
- By mkrontz · New reply March 11, 2007
- 6 replies
- My father was diagnosed with ALS in 2005, we have been coping as best as we can. Fortunately, there is an ALS clinic nearby in Atlanta, but my father told me a couple of months ago that the clinic was ...
Parents caring for adult children with ALS
- By Tandamay · New reply March 6, 2007
- 2 replies
- I care for my 36 year old daughter who has ALS -I was wondering how many others of you care for your adult child in your home? We live in Arlington, Tx. Marcie has had ALS for 13 years now - DX with she ...
University South Florida Trial Needs Volunteers
- By WayneLampe · Posted February 6, 2007
- 0 replies
- Hi, My name is Wayne Lampe and I have ALS. I am part of a study at the USF located in Tampa Florida. I am trying to help spread the word to other ALS patients in the area. The local Tampa ALSA also supports ...
Daughter is back and still not talking to me
- By Maddy_OH · New reply January 9, 2007
- 8 replies
- Well my daughter and grandson returned last Sunday after being gone with her husband for the last 8 mths in Hawaii (he's in the army and thats where they were stationed) Her husband has filed for divorce ...
Scared to Death
- By donhing · New reply January 7, 2007
- 16 replies
- I need some honest feedback from my fellow PALS who have lived through what I’m about to live through. I’ll start out by describing my current limitations and why I’m scared to death about the next 3 ...
fund-raising
- By fec139 · Posted December 29, 2006
- 0 replies
- i am in dire need of a mac i-book and funds to enable me to go to DC and do the Ride for Life. So I need to raise some funds in the next few months. Also, I receive Medicaid, so I can't do anything for ...
Using the Computer
- By jennyhoff · New reply December 21, 2006
- 7 replies
- I am asking a question on behalf of one of my fellow PALS here in Spokane Washington. I think that he would benefit greatly from being a member of this community , and also have plenty to offer. He has ...
Gatecrasher
- By Rodders · New reply December 3, 2006
- 4 replies
- Hi all, i am not from new york as my profile says but from dublin,ireland.i hope i havent offended anyone but i had to put in a zip code to join. i have no contact with other people who have als[mnd here].anyway,i ...
Life With Lou Gehrig’s
- By Sarah · Posted October 24, 2006
- 0 replies
- The HeraldTribune.com has a wonderful article on one reporter’s experience living with ALS. See the full article at: http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.d ll/article?AID=/20061024/NEWS/610240559 ...
ALS and Statin Drugs
- By teriqueen · New reply October 24, 2006
- 21 replies
- I would just like to know how many people in this community were ever on Statin Drugs? It would be very interesting to know. Anyone who has, should read Dr. Duane Gravlines newsletters. Please anyone ...
DIET AND NUTRITION
- By DEBRA · New reply October 13, 2006
- 1 reply
- I think this should be a topic for discussion. I have questions about organic vs. non organic foods? Does it really make a difference? What about toxins? Anyone do/try a detox regime? Any success? Then ...
ALS CHATROOM
- By Jeannie · Posted October 4, 2006
- 0 replies
- Sorry not on topic but to do with ALS! Hi everyone, Please feel free to meet new friends in the ALS chatroom http://client1.sigmachat.com/sc.pl?id=14 4320 You must have Java installed to be able to get ...
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