Edith/ diagnosis confirmed

[Guest guest]

Hi Edith,

Sorry to hear that news. Remember how Smokey the Bear says " ONLY YOU CAN

PREVENT FOREST FIRES " ? Well, ONLY YOU can make a difference in your life with

this or any other disease. I think you got the right attitude. And I think

attitude is every thing. Can't change the diagnosis but the way you live it is

your choice. Go for it and know we are all here when you need a cheerleader.

Ronnie

diagnosis confirmed

For two years, I have believed I have PLS. Then in March my

neurologist said I have ALS, after doing an EMG, nerve conduction

study and muscle biopsy. I went to a specialist last week at the

University of Florida/ville and he repeated the EMG.

Unfortunately, he came to the same conclusion.

The good news is that since I have no bulbar symptoms, he expects a

slow progression, but there's no guarantee. I plan to continue

enjoying life as well as I can and take a wait-and-see attitude.

Keep me in your prayers.

Best to all,

Edith

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