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Bill Corrigan replied to the topic How Has Your ALS Changed How You Exercise? in the forum Living With ALS 1 week ago
This week, my OT loaned me a recumbent tricycle! I love it because I can go out on my urban street and exercise and use my weak legs as much as they can put out! Now I have to figure out how to walk the dogs with it!
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Bill Corrigan replied to the topic Carbon fiber vs plastic AFO in the forum Mobility Aides, Assistive Technology and Medical Equipment 1 week ago
I got carbon fiber AFOs from Hagar prescribed by my neurologist and they are like ski boots. I didn’t know I might have options as that was earlier and now I know to research, ask and be stern. I have very weak legs now, so I couldn’t play pickle ball, so they are fine, they keep me upright.
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Bill Corrigan replied to the topic What is, or has been the biggest adjustment for you in living with ALS? in the forum Living With ALS 2 weeks, 2 days ago
My biggest adjustment has been how difficult it is to get around. My diagnosis was Groundhogs day this year and I have weak feet and legs. No symptoms above my hips. Putting on clothes is hard. I miss running, but I am participating in wheelchair sports to get my excitement. I got a stairlift and I don’t miss climbing up stairs!
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Bill Corrigan replied to the topic How Has Your ALS Changed How You Exercise? in the forum Living With ALS 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Thanks Dagmar. I’m trying to listen to my body and so far, other than weakness in my lower limbs, It just seems right to keep a “hard day hard, easy day easy” exercise/training regimen. The goals are what keep me from feeling sorry for myself when daily chores are so hard.
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Bill Corrigan replied to the topic How Has Your ALS Changed How You Exercise? in the forum Living With ALS 2 months ago
I’m transitioning from running marathons to (hopefully) racing in wheelchairs, then hand cycles*. I was walking 3 times a week, 3-4 miles each time. I plan to give that up. I am now going to a track 3 times a week and pushing the racing chair. I also go to PT and will be adding forward hand cranking for 10-20 minutes, and lying-down flat feet…[Read more]
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Bill Corrigan replied to the topic ALS and Pain in the forum Living With ALS 2 months ago
I was diagnosed 3 months ago, and I mostly experience pain as a cramp or a pull of a muscle. Primarily in my legs where my condition is the worst. It always associated with movement, such as contracting or expanding a muscle.
If I feel other pain, it is soreness, from the times I over exert myself, which I try not to do.I don’t feel acute…[Read more]
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Bill Corrigan replied to the topic ALS in the Movies …and YOU could be a "star" in the forum ALS In The Media 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Congratulations Lisa! How exiting and great to hear the producers are after authenticity. May everything go smoothly for you.
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Bill Corrigan posted a new activity comment 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the warm welcome Dagmar. It’s great to find a community to discuss ALS with. Regards, Bill
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Bill Corrigan became a registered member 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Hello Bill,
Welcome to the forum! I am one of the forum moderators and a person living with ALS: I was diagnosed in 2010.
If there is anything specific you would like to see discussed on the forum, feel free to post a new topic in any of our forums or jump in on an existing topic. You can also search for past topics or discussions by typing a…[Read more]
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Thanks for the warm welcome Dagmar. It’s great to find a community to discuss ALS with. Regards, Bill
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Hello Bill,
Sorry for the delayed message. Welcome to the ALS forum. I’m Amanda, one of the co-moderators of the forum. ALS is a dreadful disease and we all want to understand it better, and find a cure!!
We are happy you have joined our online community. You will find that the ALS forum is made up of people with different associations with A…[Read more]
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I know quite a few pALS who use (and love) their recumbent bikes. You’re in good company, for sure!