... I am 30 years old female. Many, many men in my family have died of ALS. My father died 3 years ago at 56. ... (5 replies)

... Unfortunately, I can share my family's experience with ALS when my mother was afflicted. Despite the fact that my mother complained for several years of excruciating pain in her right shoulder and neck, she was not diagnosed with ALS until 3 months before she died. ... (11 replies)

... I was dx with PLS in 92 at the age of 41...at CLeve Clinic Foundation. ... (11 replies)

... If I get the tiniest bit of an itch in the back of my throat I will cough to get to the itch and then my throat will totaly close off. ... (11 replies)

... With all Due respect.. You're exagerrating. Out of curiousity I called a couple Lyme Specialist at various locations throughout the country. ... (10 replies)

... I was at the prime of my life when I was struck down physically. I have 2 beautiful daughters, finished college, and got my dream career in the medical field. ... (4 replies)

... His health insurance co. has no guidelines for ALS patients in terms of hospice, etc. ... (55 replies)

... I am sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis. My best friend was diagnosed with ALS about 2 years ago. He began displaying symptoms at least 2 years prior to diagnosis. It started with having trouble walking and he was tired and didn't feel well. ... (55 replies)