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Dave Williams replied to the topic Tips for adjusting to living with a PEG (feeding tube) in the forum Living With ALS 2 years, 1 month ago
The swallow test did provide useful information. My speech therapist requested the rest for me and she could see where the food was getting stuck and offer some suggestions about how to clear the blockage.
The process is easy and painless.
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Dave Williams replied to the topic Text to Talk Apps in the forum Living With ALS 2 years, 1 month ago
I also use speech assistant with my Android phone and tablet. I think it’s the best because I have difficulty typing and I can use it with SKYPE and a stylus.
The app developer is also very responsive to my requests.
Dave
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Kathryn F. Kennedy and
Dave Williams are now friends 2 years, 10 months ago
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Dave Williams replied to the topic Breathing assist machine in the forum Mobility Aides, Assistive Technology and Medical Equipment 2 years, 10 months ago
I used a cough assist machine for a couple months but did not think it was helping and gave it back. It could have just been me, as i do not have any problems coughing. It was recommended to me because i wanted a suction machine and i guess the to machines go together. I kept the suction.
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Dave Williams replied to the topic New Treatment on the Horizon in the forum Research Topics 3 years, 4 months ago
yes i requested to be included in the trial but did not meet the criteria. I was too old. If you want more information about m- stem cells this work was pioneered by a doctor currently in Panama and I think it’s the most promising stem cell research today.
The results of the study are to be available sometime in 2020 and I for one, is very…[Read more]
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Dave Williams replied to the topic ALS and Veterans in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 years, 4 months ago
My experience with the Milwaukee VA has been extraordinary. I was referred to the neurologist in October 2015. I thought I had a TIA because i was having problems speaking. The last thing i wanted was a needle nerve conduction test but that’s what I got. Along with a battery of other tests and the neurologist had an ominous expression on his face,…[Read more]
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@Dave, it sounds like the VA in Milwaukee has it together. It is so nice to hear something positive about the VA. Please continue to share you experience and anything you learn that may help other members.
Amanda
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Dave Williams became a registered member 3 years, 11 months ago
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Hello Dave, my name is Dagmar. I’m one of the forum co-moderators and wanted to welcome you and thank you for joining our forum! We hope you will take the time to go through all the open conversations that are in progress and feel free to join in. If you have any questions or concerns or even suggestions, just let us know, and we will do our b…[Read more]
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Hi Dave, my name is Michael Morale. I’m the Director of Multichannel Content for ALS News Today. I wanted to welcome you and thank you for joining our forum. We hope that you will take time to go through all of the open conversations that are actively in progress, and feel free to join in. We strive to bring you the information that you need to m…[Read more]
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Hello Dave and welcome to the ALS forum. I am Amanda, one of the co-moderators of the forum. We hope that you will take time to go through all of the open conversations that are actively in progress. Please feel free post questions, comment and provide feedback. We strive to bring you the information that you need to make your life better, and…[Read more]
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