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Caleb

Caleb

Male, 56 years
AL, United States
Caleb
Sex: M
Data Quality: 1 star
ALS: 4 yrs
Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube
Mouth/throat: severe
Arms: severe
Chest: severe
Legs: severe
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12/06
: 07/09/07

Diagnosis Summary
Legs
03/03
11/04
02/20/08

About Me
I was diagnosed Nov 04 and the progression has been pretty fast. I am married with three children who are all in college. Prior to diagnosis and until I could I exercised faithfully and took vitamins and supplements. I am now vent dependant and either in bed or a recliner. Currently I am in the hospital for severe abdominal pain and I am unable to open my mouth. I would describe as lockjaw. Since I am unable to update my wife is actually completing this for me. Any information that can be shared would be appreciated.
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FRS: 0 (latest: 05/11/07)
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FVC: 5% (latest: 05/11/07)
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Weight: 150 lb (latest: 05/10/07)
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