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Philatm

Philatm

Male, 54 years
Grand Rapids, MI

Philatm
Sex: M
Data Quality: 3 stars
ALS: 1 yr
Wheelchair
Mouth/throat: none
Arms: none
Chest: none
Legs: moderate
04/08
: 01/05/09

Diagnosis Summary
Legs
06/07
12/07

About Me
Rediscovered my Jr. High Sweetheart 3 years ago and married her in December 2007. I had been having a hip issue since constructing a new deck in June of 2007 and looked forward to getting rid of this nuisance limp. I own my own business and everything in my life seemed to be going absolutely perfect. 11 days after our wedding, the limp was diagnosed as als. My wife’s mother passed away from als 6 years ago. My wife is truely a blessing from God. I've learned to remove the "I think" from any statement she makes to me that starts with the phrase "I think you should"
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FRS: 37 (latest: 12/17/08)
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FVC: 112% (latest: 11/04/08)
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Weight: 186 lb (latest: 11/04/08)
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