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Russ Conley
Status
11/06
02/05/10
02/08/10
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Russ Conley
Sex: M
Data Quality: 3 stars
PLS: 5 yrs
Bi-Pap Wheelchair
Bulbar: moderate
Arms: moderate
Chest: moderate
Legs: moderate
Type: Upper Motor Neuron
Russ Conley
Male, 65 years
Signal Hill, CA
Condition History
Legs
01/05
11/06
My Care Team
missyann
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About Me
I was DX in Nov. 06 with leg onset. I can no longer walk, and my right hand is starting to be effected, my FVC was 73 on last check, but feel it has gotten worse. I was on Lithium for 6mos., did not notice much difference and stopped. I am 64, married with one daughter and a grand daughter 15 and grandson 4. I have a Permobil 300 and drive it a lot to visit friends within a 5 mile radius. I have a van with a side ramp for longer trips. I have enjoyed meeting friends here and have learned a lot from this group. I had a hobby until recently of doing gourd art and wood art. More…