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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2011 23:07:07 GMT -6
For the last few months or so, the VA has been running extensive tests - I am beginning to realize what a voodoo doll feels like with all the pins and needles, etc. They're running multitudes of EMG's, nerve conduction studies, xrays, blood tests etc. to try to determine the cause of my ever increasing muscle weakness, especially in my arms and hands. They've even sent me to specialist consults, etc.
While there is no definite diagnosis yet, they are thinking more and more that I may have ALS - also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It's getting where I tire more quickly than ever, and spend most of the day resting and napping.
Thank goodness for the Serenity Prayer....
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Post by Rita on Apr 14, 2011 4:25:59 GMT -6
Oh I hope not OOB .. Sorry your going through this .. well thoughts to ya ! hope they find that not the case!
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Post by Wrennie on Apr 14, 2011 4:57:39 GMT -6
OOB I Hope they fin it is something else. Feel better!
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Post by Penny on Apr 14, 2011 5:13:19 GMT -6
I am so sorry to hear this OOB.....prayers and huggs being sent  |
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Post by kansasterri on Apr 14, 2011 7:12:29 GMT -6
I have MS, which is similar. It bites. The sun is shining. Sick or not you might feel better if you get outside for a bit: at least I do! I found it easier to plant my plants next to stakes so that they can be trained up them and the stakes themselves are just metal ones that can be pushed into the soil. A little high-quality weed barrier and I am good to go. All I have to do is pick and water. Gentle  ! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 13:28:13 GMT -6
Hang in there Bro Bear.....the phamily is with ya.
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Post by ghoststomper on Apr 14, 2011 19:45:51 GMT -6
Prayers being sent .
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Post by lucy on Apr 14, 2011 23:54:57 GMT -6
Praying for you!
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Apr 15, 2011 5:49:57 GMT -6
OOB, They gonna pay you for being their research patient??  I worry that alot of this experimental stuff is  voodoo But on the other hand, some great and powerful miracles come from their research/experimentation... reckon I wouldn't wanna be their crash test dummy either, but on the other hand...it beats having them just throw up their hands too... Prayers coming to Ya from Minnysoder Bro  |
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Post by Penny on Apr 15, 2011 5:52:16 GMT -6
Continued prayers for you, Oob |
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Post by BestoFour on Apr 15, 2011 17:43:30 GMT -6
Praying for you.
Have they mentioned polymyositis?
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Post by waya on Jun 4, 2011 17:46:37 GMT -6
OOB prayers goin up from Texas also. My BIL was diagnosed with ALS about 10 years ago he is still raising cattle and farming back @ The Bosque Redondo just moves a little slower but he is determined not to let it get him down as long as he can.
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Post by mogarden on Jun 5, 2011 5:17:09 GMT -6
I KNOW.
Do what you CAN do as long as you want to do it. Thank who needs to be thanked, be nice to everyone. Don't waste too much of your remaining time with VA or any Dr, spend it with friends.
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Post by lilsparrow on Jun 6, 2011 8:13:14 GMT -6
So sorry that you are the poor voodoo doll at the moment! I hope they find what is causing the problem and that it is NOT ALS!!! How is it going? Have you gotten any word? Keep up a positive attitude and feel better soon!!!!
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 8, 2011 21:37:20 GMT -6
Prayers your way!!
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Post by bscamo on Jun 23, 2011 19:34:36 GMT -6
OOB , best wishes & prayers have been sent yer way ! Sorry I didn't see your post until now....I'm blind in one eye & can't see out of the other.....   I understand fatigue , pain , & weakness.......those have slowed my reading & responses here.... It may not be ALS.....I hope not ! Could be some of the things I'm fighting... Take care Bro ! |
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 23, 2011 21:35:59 GMT -6
Huggs on my prayer list!! Hope they figure it out soon !!!
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An easy challenge seldom yields much gain.....you always harvest more from the difficult ones !