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Has anyone else had tinnitus and is it associated with ALS? My husband’s ears are ringing constantly and nothing he does seems to help. View
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    Amanda replied to the topic "How Do You Navigate Difficult Topics Like Mortality?" in the forum Living With ALS 18 hours, 33 minutes ago

    @ Gideon

    It sound like a very difficult situation for both you and your wife, and I’m sure that is an understatement.  Have you reached out to the ALS association or Hospice? https://www.alstexas.org/  Sometimes these organizations can help provide some care and support and answer some questions. I’m sure you are doing the right things for your w…[Read more]

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    Dagmar Munn started the topic Are you a part of any ALS support groups? in the forum Living With ALS 1 day, 1 hour ago

    ALS support groups are valuable for sharing vital information and giving the needed support to patients and family caregivers. These support groups are plentiful in the US, but our forum members live worldwide and often don’t have access to a support group.

    Another example is my own, I live in a part of the US that is 20 miles from the n…[Read more]

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    Amanda replied to the topic When Should They Keep Their Mouth Closed? in the forum Living With ALS 5 days, 15 hours ago

    Wow, I am learning a great deal from all of you that are sharing.  So many things that never even crossed my mind. It is amazing how much we can learn from each other.

    Amanda

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    Dagmar Munn replied to the topic Recommendations for tilting shower chairs in the forum Mobility Aides, Assistive Technology and Medical Equipment 6 days, 14 hours ago

    Hi Gail,

    I wrote about my experience with a shower chair here: https://alsandwellness.blogspot.com/2020/10/how-i-made-my-shower-safer.html
    although mine is not tilting.
    Here is a Google link to the types of tilting chairs available.…[Read more]

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    Dagmar Munn started the topic What are your tips to prepare for a non-ALS doctor’s appointment? in the forum Living With ALS 1 week ago

    Although we’ve shared tips in this forum before on how to prepare for an ALS Clinic visit (here’s the link) in this time of covid, or even summer colds, there’s always the chance you’ll be visiting an InstaCare type of doctor rather than your regular ALS neurologist. Having to start from scratch with your medical history and medications can be da…[Read more]

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    Amanda replied to the topic What is Your Self-Care Plan? in the forum Living With ALS 1 week ago

    Katie, you are so right!

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    Amanda replied to the topic Hospice for ALS in the forum Living With ALS 1 week, 3 days ago

    Kathy,

    My family had Hospice care for both my father (ALS) and my stepmother (Cancer).  We used their services for end-of-life care and they were fabulous. The nurse and social worker were so educated, informed, compassionate and helpful for our family.  My parents passed away just 11 months apart so we developed a close relationship with our H…[Read more]

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    Amanda replied to the topic In memory of Marianne Opilla in the forum In Loving Memory 1 week, 3 days ago

    Amy,

    Thank you so much for sharing.  Your mom was a valuable member of our forums and she helped many of our members with her input and advice.  When a family can think of others when they are going through such a tremendous loss just shows how kind and generous Marianne’s family is. Thank you for taking the time and energy to raise so much m…[Read more]

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    Amanda started the topic When Should They Keep Their Mouth Closed? in the forum Living With ALS 1 week, 4 days ago

    When I first started taking care of my father when he had ALS, I referred to myself as his caretaker. I really didn’t see the problem with that term, until much later when a colleague gently educated me about the terms caregiver and caretaker. Thank you, Dagmar.
    I was a little embarrassed about my oversight and really thought it should have b…[Read more]

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    Amanda started the topic Preparations and Planning in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 1 week, 5 days ago

    Planning for the end of life is always challenging and emotional, with or without ALS. Having ALS often makes a pALS and their loved ones more conscious of the time we have left together. In order to relieve some of the stress, many pALS plan for how they want to address medical care needs and end-of-life plans. This can provide a sense of control…[Read more]

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    Dagmar Munn replied to the topic Summer COVID Updates – – How are YOU doing? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and ALS 1 week, 6 days ago

    Yes, Ralph, range of motion exercises are a great start to help with recovery.

    My update – – it’s been 2-1/2 weeks since the onset of my covid, and, I’m finally not coughing (yay!). Still sleeping a lot, but have to say, I do feel better.

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    Dagmar Munn replied to the topic Summer COVID Updates – – How are YOU doing? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and ALS 1 week, 6 days ago

    Hi Kathleen, I think Ralph meant “FVC” – – forced vital capacity. Or… maybe he meant FRS-R (Functional Rating Scale-Revised). It’s what they use in the ALS clinics to gauge the rate of progression of our symptoms.

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    Dagmar Munn replied to the topic Your ALS Travel Essentials in the forum Living With ALS 2 weeks ago

    Great to hear your trips to the National parks were good ones. Those are good tips too!

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    Dagmar Munn started the topic Your ALS Travel Essentials in the forum Living With ALS 2 weeks, 1 day ago

    Have you been able to take any major trips this summer, or just short jaunts out and about? If so, what is the one item you can’t travel without?

    When I ponder that question, my mind immediately goes to more trivial things such as my phone, my iPad, etc., but for someone with ALS, or any condition really, other things may come to mind.

    So, w…[Read more]

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    Dagmar Munn replied to the topic In memory of Marianne Opilla in the forum In Loving Memory 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    What sad news! Thank you Kathy for sharing this. It is so hard to imagine losing Marianne – – she was a positive spirit who helped others and was a valuable member of our forum.

    Here is a link to her obituary to learn more about Marianne’s vibrant life: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/marianne-opilla-obituary?id=35305581

    Our thoughts…[Read more]

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    Amanda started the topic What is Your Self-Care Plan? in the forum Living With ALS 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    We know that Self-Care is vital, especially for pALS and Caregivers. Self-care is essential for each of us, and if we don’t prioritize self-care for ourselves and our caregivers, how can we expect others to help us when we need support?

    When focusing on how to build your self-care plan, it may help to consider the national Substance Abuse and M…[Read more]

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    Dagmar Munn replied to the topic Summer COVID Updates – – How are YOU doing? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and ALS 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    Ralph, I’m still in my 2nd week of recovery but am noticing that the previous week of bed rest and minimal physical movement had a negative effect on my overall strength. It’s an example of “disuse atrophy” and boy, does it happen quickly!. I am slowly getting back to doing my various movement routines… but having to start with lower reps and…[Read more]

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    Dagmar Munn posted an update 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    Sharing my latest post from my ALS and Wellness Blog: “How I Socked It to ALS” https://alsandwellness.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-socked-it-to-als.html

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    Amanda replied to the topic How to handle visitor requests when daily activities get difficult in the forum Living With ALS 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    Our forum members amaze me daily.  You all ask and answer some tough questions daily! I’m so proud that I am part of such a unique online community.  It’s a bitter sweet experience to be honest.  I’m sure you can all understand that sentiment. Carolyn, I cannot even begin to put into words how much I have learned from you. Grace to begin with. Th…[Read more]

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    Amanda replied to the topic How Your Moderators work Together, and with YOU! in the forum Living With ALS 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    Richard,

    Any time a post is deleted or edited, Dagmar and I consult each other and include the other on the response. The member is emailed and we explain why the post or comment was edited or deleted.  In our community standards it is very clear that comments are supposed to contribute to the discussion, and provide information or support. You…[Read more]

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