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re: WAFB's Donna Britt diagnosed with ALS
Posted on 7/27/17 at 8:38 pm to lsucoonass
Posted on 7/27/17 at 8:38 pm to lsucoonass
Coonass
I had cramps and muscle twitches from about May 2015 on. First noticed my left arm being a little off in oct 15 but not bad at all. Started with left foot drop about mar 16. Diagnosed April 20 2016. Now can't walk at all without afo braces and I can pick either of my arms above my head... I'm 36 and my wife has to dress me and wash my hair... I go to the als clinic at Vanderbilt ever 3 months where I see a pt and an ot evertime I go.. anything else just ask away:
I had cramps and muscle twitches from about May 2015 on. First noticed my left arm being a little off in oct 15 but not bad at all. Started with left foot drop about mar 16. Diagnosed April 20 2016. Now can't walk at all without afo braces and I can pick either of my arms above my head... I'm 36 and my wife has to dress me and wash my hair... I go to the als clinic at Vanderbilt ever 3 months where I see a pt and an ot evertime I go.. anything else just ask away:
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Posted on 7/27/17 at 8:41 pm to keeton350
Good Lord
Posted on 7/27/17 at 8:45 pm to keeton350
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Keeton350
Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. What were your first symptoms if you don't mind me asking?
Posted on 7/27/17 at 8:50 pm to Honky Lips
Muscle cramps and muscle twitches for around 5 months before I noticed anything else. Twitches did not hurt. Cramps hurt badly. Even after 2 years my body still twitches thousands of times per hour.
This post was edited on 7/27/17 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 7/27/17 at 8:58 pm to keeton350
I guess you're familiar with Steve Gleason. He seems to be doing ok with the disease and has figured out how to live long with it. What do you think about him?
Posted on 7/27/17 at 9:06 pm to tider04
Aside from Frates who started the ice bucket challenge . I'm sure team Gleason has done more for getting the disease out there to the public than anyone else. I think TG has more to do with technology for people with als or PALS as people like to say, than anyone. If there is anyway that pals can not do something that they used to do, TG is trying to find a way to make it possible.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 9:23 pm to keeton350
Posted on 7/27/17 at 9:39 pm to keeton350
Jesus bro. You are in my prayers. Like seriously, I send you the most sincere prayers of acceptance and compassion . Stay strong and know that we are all connected in this life and that we draw strength from you and others who struggle and persevere against long odds. Respect, brother. I'll even give you a Roll Tide even though I'm still butt hurt.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 9:43 pm to Lsupimp
Thanks pimp. It's all good and even though it's just a game it's an escape from reality. There's not many times I can go 3 hours without thinking about it , but Saturday's are kinda therapeutic.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 9:50 pm to keeton350
Damn Keeton
Anything we can can do for you and your family? Reading your posts makes me want to help - stay strong - you are stronger person than me....I would be a mental basket case.
Anything we can can do for you and your family? Reading your posts makes me want to help - stay strong - you are stronger person than me....I would be a mental basket case.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:00 pm to KillTheGophers
Just pray if your a praying man. And if your not become a praying man then pray... For a cure. My wife and my 2 kids.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:09 pm to West Texas 33
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Sad. She's an institution.
I haven't lived in BR for 17 years and still remember Donna as part of the family daily news ritual. She's a great anchorwoman. This news makes me very sad.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:10 pm to jdeval1
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Damn that sucks. She was sitting right behind me at Albashas recently
Yum albashas
This post was edited on 7/27/17 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:12 pm to keeton350
My family will pray for you and your family Keeton. Sorry you are in this battle. I hope your doctors are very aggressive and experimental.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:13 pm to keeton350
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anything else just ask away:
first off, thanks for being comfortable enough to share your experiences with us...
do you have difficulty typing on your computer, etc.?
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:18 pm to keeton350
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keeton350
We are pulling for you and I wish the best for you and your family. I know it must be a full time job for you and your wife. Kudos to her, too, for helping you out. You are blessed to have help.
Was yours hereditary, or is there some type of known cause of getting ALS?
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:36 pm to East Coast Band
Spank. I can only type with my right hand now.
Mine is not hereditary thank god.
I'm going to bed now. I will bump and answer anything in the morning.
Mine is not hereditary thank god.
I'm going to bed now. I will bump and answer anything in the morning.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:37 pm to keeton350
Man, I wish nothing but the best for you.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 12:16 am to keeton350
You are most certainly in my prayers as well.
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