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lindagail

lindagail

Female, 61 years
Midlothian, VA

lindagail: Sex: F; Data Quality: 2 stars; ALS: 2 yrs; Bi-Pap Wheelchair; Mouth/throat: moderate; Arms: moderate; Chest: mild; Legs: severe; See profile

Member since: 10/07
Last updated: 12/31/08

Diagnosis Summary
Onset: Arms
First symptom: 08/06
Diagnosis: 03/07

Forum Activity
190 posts 162 helpful marks

About Me
Hi- my name is Linda, I was dx with ALS March 2007. My first symptom was August 2006 in my hand.My fingers were bent and very weak. I have been married for 42 years and have a daughter Brea, age 30 and my son Sean is age 40. My career was in Telecommunications/Voice. I depend on my family for everything. I miss everything I could do before, especially dancing at my son's gigs (he is in a band). I now dance in my chair . I also miss playing with my grandchildren. Pals web site is wonderful & very helpful. www.myspace.com/thehoppegroup www.myspace.com/berthaga

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ALS Condition

FRS: 13 (latest: 12/03/08)

Progression rate percentile: 5-10th (rapid); 10-25th; 25-75th (average); 75-90th; 90-95th (slow)

FVC: 42% (latest: 12/23/08)

Warning Levels: warning; severe

Weight: 131 lb (latest: 12/17/08)

BMI: obese; overweight; healthy; underweight

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Reasons Taken: treat my ALS; general health; specific symptom; other

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Severity of Symptoms: none; mild; moderate; severe

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