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WF8

WF8

Female, 61 years
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

WF8: Sex: F; Data Quality: 1 star; ALS: 1 yr; Mouth/throat: none; Arms: none; Chest: none; Legs: moderate; See profile

Member since: 07/08
Last updated: 12/22/08

Diagnosis Summary
Onset: Legs
First symptom: 12/07
Diagnosis: 04/08

Forum Activity
4 posts 7 helpful marks

About Me
I am 60 years old, married for 40 years to Phil. We have two married daughters and 4 grand children, three boys and a girl. My family and friends know my situation and everyone is very supportive. I am concerned at the speed of this disease. From fully fit in November 07 with no signs of the disease, in eight months, I now need a cane to walk, can't lift any heavy objects or open jars or bottles. I use a scooter when outside and a stair lift in the house.

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ALS Public Registry

ALS Condition

FRS: 36 (latest: 12/22/08)

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

FVC: 100% (latest: 10/08/08)

Warning Levels: warning; severe

Weight: 182 lb (latest: 07/26/08)

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

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