In the last year I have had two complete shifts in my universe. In January of 2010 I was diagnosed with ALS. I had an estimated 2-5 years to live, and most of them would be unpleasant. There was no cure, and realistically no hope for a cure. The second shift came when I received my first infusion of NP001, an experimental drug for ALS from a company called Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals. Over night my ability to swallow improved drastically and after a month on the drug my condition continues to improve as does my quality of life.