rotdog62's Journal

rotdog62: Sex: M; Data Quality: 3 stars; ALS: 10 yrs; Bulbar: mild; Arms: mild; Chest: none; Legs: mild

rotdog62: Male, 67 years; Logan, WV

Primary Condition: ALS and 1 more ▼

First symptom: Apr 2003
Diagnosis: Feb 2005

rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Lisinopril Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Elevated blood pressure: Moderate
- Side Effects: None
- Adherence: Always
- Burden: Not at all
rotdog62 added a treatment evaluation for Lisinopril from Mar 15, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
FRS: 36
- mild Head
- mild Arms
- none Torso
- mild Legs
rotdog62 completed the FRS survey for May 9, 2004 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
QOL
- Bad Social
- Best Mental
- Bad Physical
rotdog62 completed the QOL survey for May 9, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS

FVC: 96%

rotdog62 completed the FVC survey for Feb 20, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
FRS: 35
- mild Head
- mild Arms
- none Torso
- mild Legs
rotdog62 completed the FRS survey for May 9, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Avapro Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Elevated blood pressure: Slight
- Side Effects: Mild
- Adherence: Never
- Burden: Somewhat
Advice & Tips

Caused a rise in my potassium levels.

rotdog62 added a treatment evaluation for Avapro from Mar 15, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS

216 lb BMI: 32.8
rotdog62 updated his weight for May 9, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS

Hemoglobin A1C:

5.7 %

rotdog62 added a new Hemoglobin A1C value for Mar 9, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Lisinopril
- - Stopped: Mar 15, 2013
  - Reason: Course of treatment ended
  - Started: Jan 7, 2009
  - Last Dosage: 40 mg daily
- Purpose: Elevated blood pressure
- View Latest Evaluation
rotdog62 updated the treatment Lisinopril May 09, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Jan 07, 2009
  - Dosage: 40 mg daily
  - Purpose: Elevated blood pressure
  - Jan 07, 2009
- Stopped
  - Date: Mar 15, 2013
  - Reason: Course of treatment ended
  - Mar 15, 2013
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Mar 15, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril
- - Started: Mar 15, 2013
  - Current Dosage: 25 mg-20 mg daily
- Purpose: Elevated blood pressure
rotdog62 updated the treatment Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Symptom Update
- none Anxious mood
- none Biting inner lip
- none Blurry vision
- none Central sleep apnea
- moderate Constipation
- none Depressed mood
- mild Elevated blood pressure
- none Emotional lability
- mild Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
- mild Excessive yawning
- none Excess saliva
- mild Fasciculations
- moderate Fatigue
- mild Headaches
- mild High Cholesterol
- mild Insomnia
- none Low oxygen saturation while sleeping
- none Nasal congestion
- mild Pain
- severe Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
- severe Sexual dysfunction
- moderate Stiffness/Spasticity
- moderate Tongue tremor
- moderate Urinary frequency
- See more
rotdog62 updated his symptoms for May 9, 2013 May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Avapro
- - Stopped: Mar 15, 2013
  - Reason: Doctor's advice
  - Started: Jan 7, 2009
  - Last Dosage: 75 mg daily
- Purpose: Elevated blood pressure
- View Latest Evaluation
rotdog62 updated the treatment Avapro May 09, 2013
- Added
  - Started: Jan 07, 2009
  - Dosage: 75 mg daily
  - Purpose: Elevated blood pressure
  - Jan 07, 2009
- Stopped
  - Date: Mar 15, 2013
  - Reason: Doctor's advice
  - Mar 15, 2013
- Evaluated
  - View Evaluation
  - Mar 15, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
- First symptom: Apr 1, 2003
- Diagnosis: Feb 1, 2005
rotdog62 updated the condition ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS

3 stars
rotdog62 earned a star! May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS

2 stars
rotdog62 earned a star! May 09, 2013
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Lantus
- - Started: Jun 9, 2006
  - Current Dosage: 100 units daily
- Purpose: Diabetes Type 2
rotdog62 updated the treatment Lantus Sep 04, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Jun 09, 2006
  - Dosage: 20 daily
  - Purpose: Diabetes Type 2 and Other
  - Jun 09, 2006
- Changed Dosage
  - Dosage: 100 units daily
  - Sep 16, 2009
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Novolog
- - Stopped: Nov 12, 2008
  - Reason: Doctor's advice
  - Started: Dec 6, 2007
  - Last Dosage: 10 daily
- Purpose: Diabetes Type 2
rotdog62 updated the treatment Novolog Sep 04, 2012
- Added
  - Started: Dec 06, 2007
  - Dosage: 10 daily
  - Purpose: Diabetes Type 2 and Other
  - Dec 06, 2007
- Stopped
  - Date: Nov 12, 2008
  - Reason: Doctor's advice
  - Nov 12, 2008
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
QOL
- Good Social
- Good Mental
- Bad Physical
rotdog62 completed the QOL survey for Aug 20, 2012 Aug 20, 2012
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
FRS: 33
- mild Head
- mild Arms
- mild Torso
- mild Legs
rotdog62 completed the FRS survey for Aug 20, 2012 Aug 20, 2012
rotdog62

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bulbar: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Symptom Update
- none Anxious mood
- none Biting inner lip
- none Blurry vision
- none Central sleep apnea
- moderate Constipation
- none Depressed mood
- none Elevated blood pressure
- none Emotional lability
- mild Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
- mild Excessive yawning
- mild Excess saliva
- mild Fasciculations
- severe Fatigue
- mild Headaches
- mild High Cholesterol
- mild Insomnia
- none Low oxygen saturation while sleeping
- moderate Nasal congestion
- moderate Pain
- severe Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
- severe Sexual dysfunction
- moderate Stiffness/Spasticity
- severe Tongue tremor
- moderate Urinary frequency
- See more
rotdog62 updated his symptoms for Aug 20, 2012 Aug 20, 2012
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