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Lou Gehrig's disease. Anyone else dealing with it?
Today | Brainhose

Posted on 12/20/2004 9:19:56 PM PST by Brainhose

This would be consided a vanity post I suppose.
My Step-dad has just been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and this will probably be his last X-Mas. There are some web support groups out there, but I'm wondering if there are any Freepers out there who have had to deal with this, and could possibly share some personal insight and advice. It would also be a great help to my mom whom I'm teaching how to use e-mail, and someday I shall convert her into a Freeper :). We worked as poll checkers together for the Bush Campaign.

Many, many thanks in advance!


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KEYWORDS: als; disease; lougehrig
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To: Brainhose

My best friend's wife has had it for 5 years and is still around! Don't give up yet!


21 posted on 12/22/2004 10:14:59 AM PST by TexConfederate1861 (Sic Semper Tyrannis!)
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To: Old Professer
Wise words.
22 posted on 12/22/2004 3:10:04 PM PST by Do not dub me shapka broham (Why did it take me so long to come up with a new tag-line, huh?! What's up with that?)
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To: Brainhose
I shall be praying for you and your family. Maybe you can glean some advise from people at church or you could call some hospitals, nursing homes, or even a hospice to see if they have support groups. But I say keep asking because there are a lot of good people who would love to help you and listen to you. You are in my prayers.
23 posted on 12/22/2004 3:24:11 PM PST by A knight without armor
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To: Brainhose

Prayers for you and your family FRiend. You are going to be dealing with a cruel and unrelenting disease. My uncle succumbed to ALS after fighting and enduring for nearly 5 years. My spouse was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis over 20 years ago. Though she's been totally disabled for 10 years, there are no known disease trajectories. Some victims of these diseases have acute progressions while others have less visible progressions. Don't be afraid to seek assistance from your local or national ALS or MS organizations. May God bring you comfort and understanding.


24 posted on 12/22/2004 3:53:46 PM PST by Alaska Wolf (Trained by English Setters)
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To: Brainhose
We have only known one person with Lou Gehrig's. It was unbelievable how fast he deteriorated. But, maybe that's a blessing for all.

While he was able, his wife got him out of the house for lunches in restaurants with friends. She lovingly fed him and wiped his face. He could no longer speak but he seemed to enjoy being with a group of us.

I'll pray for the Lord to give her strength during this ordeal - for God's blessings on you all.

25 posted on 12/22/2004 7:33:00 PM PST by lakey
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