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slicky

slicky

Male, 53 years
citrus heights, CA

slicky: Data Quality: 2 stars; ALS: 22 yrs; Mouth/throat: mild; Arms: mild; Chest: none; Legs: mild; See profile

Member since: 03/08
Last updated: 11/14/08

Diagnosis Summary
Onset: Legs
First symptom: 03/86
Diagnosis: 10/88

Forum Activity
2 posts 4 helpful marks

About Me
I have had ALS for 19 years, i still am able to walk, talk and use my arms, although i am weak in all areas. I take lots of vitamins, do tai chi and pray. I wear a neck brace sometimes because i get tension headaches from my neck being weak. I am retired and 52 years old.

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ALS Condition

FRS: 34 (latest: 10/20/08)

Progression rate percentile: 5-10th (rapid); 10-25th; 25-75th (average); 75-90th; 90-95th (slow)

FVC

Warning Levels: warning; severe

Weight: 230 lb (latest: 10/14/08)

BMI: obese; overweight; healthy; underweight

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Prescription Drug

Reasons Taken: treat my ALS; general health; specific symptom; other

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Primary Symptoms

Severity of Symptoms: none; mild; moderate; severe