JoJo's Journal

JoJo: Sex: F; Data Quality: 1 star; ALS: 12 yrs; Feeding tube; Bulbar: moderate; Arms: mild; Chest: mild; Legs: moderate

JoJo: Female, 70 years; Thunder Bay, ON

Primary Condition: ALS and 1 more ▼

First symptom: Jun 2000
Diagnosis: Jul 2004

JoJo

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Symptom Update
- moderate Atrophy of calf muscles
- mild Excess mucus
- mild Heightened sense of smell (hyperosmia)
- severe Difficulty speaking (dysarthria)
- mild Fingers curl
- moderate Weakness in legs
- moderate Dry mouth at night
- severe Startle easily (hyperexplexia)
- mild Hiccups (hiccoughs)
- severe Stiffness of legs in cool temperatures
- moderate Cold hands
- moderate Walking problems
- severe Balance problems
- moderate Light sensitivity (photophobia)
- severe Bulbar symptoms
- moderate Dry eyes
- mild Night sweats
- moderate Muscle twitching (fasciculations)
- mild Weakness in arms
- mild Atrophy of feet muscles
- moderate Weakness in hands
- moderate Elevated blood pressure
- moderate Falls
- severe Speech problems
- mild Back pain
- moderate Fasciculations in arms (twitching)
- mild Difficulty turning over or moving in bed
- moderate Burning sensation in eyes
- moderate Dry skin
- severe Hyperreflexia
- mild Atrophy of left hand muscles
- mild Poor lip closure (drinks may dribble or spill out)
- severe Voice changes
- moderate Loss of balance
- moderate Loss of coordination
- mild Atrophy of left arm muscles
- mild Atrophy of left shoulder muscles
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JoJo updated her symptoms for Jan 23, 2009 Apr 12, 2013
JoJo

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate

I am: g

I have:
ALS
QOL
- Good Social
- Best Mental
- Bad Physical
JoJo completed the QOL survey for Apr 11, 2013 Apr 11, 2013
JoJo

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate

I am: g

I have:
ALS

97 lb BMI: 18.3
JoJo updated her weight for Apr 11, 2013 Apr 11, 2013
JoJo

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Symptom Update
- mild Insomnia
- mild Constipation
- mild Depressed mood
- moderate Fasciculations
- severe Stiffness/Spasticity
- mild Pain
- mild Fatigue
- moderate Emotional lability
- none Anxious mood
- moderate Excess saliva
- moderate Excessive yawning
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JoJo updated her symptoms for Dec 15, 2010 Apr 11, 2013
JoJo

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate

I am: g

I have:
ALS
Spinal Stenosis
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
JoJo added the condition Spinal Stenosis Nov 02, 2011
JoJo

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate

I am: g

I have:
ALS
QOL
- Good Social
- Best Mental
- Bad Physical
JoJo completed the QOL survey for Oct 25, 2011 Oct 25, 2011

About JoJo

Other Conditions

Symptom Update

QOL

97 lb BMI: 18.3

Symptom Update

Spinal Stenosis

QOL