Thebull
Thebull
Sex: M
Data Quality: 0 stars
PLS: 9 yrs
Bulbar: mild
Arms: mild
Chest: none
Legs: moderate
Thebull
Male, 65 years
Middlesex, NC
Primary Condition
PLS
First symptom
Aug 2002
Diagnosis
May 2007

About Thebull

I probably had symptoms befor Sept. 2002, but contributed them to normal ageing. I have had many ticks removed from body over the years, but never saw any rashes. I had a bat bite my hand in 1999. I am a Vietnam Veteran, and was exposed to Agent Orange, and had Malaria with high fevers. I also worked with wiring, electronics and RF emitting equipment over the years. I have noticed many peoples Bio's reflect work in the Electronic, or electrical field.

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It seemed to take forever to get a PLS Diagnosis.  Could LYME deasease be a precussior to ALS, or PLS?  I gave it 9 months to try and eleminate any LYME that may have been in
my body. I couldn't really see any difference as I still continued to loose strength, and balance
during that time frame.
I even tried  a pressurised Oxygen Chamber for 4 weeks, the only improvment was a restoration and improvment of my vision. Now I'm not required to wear glasses when I drive.
My 1st fall requiring 16 stitches was in June 2003, my last was May 2006, with 9 stitches across my forehead. I still continue to walk without a cane, as it seems to hender me. Ocassionally I use a walker if I'm traveling by air, as manuvering through the airport, and ramps are problematic. 
I think stem cell research will hold a cure to this, and perhaps even a reversal of some damages. If we can make it another year or two, I really beleive there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Hang in there,  and May Gods Mercy, and Many Blessings comfort you.