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grannyj

grannyj

Female, 52 years
Greenville, SC

grannyj
Sex: F
Data Quality: 2 stars
ALS: 1 yr
Bi-Pap
Mouth/throat: mild
Arms: mild
Chest: mild
Legs: moderate
10/08
: 01/03/09

Diagnosis Summary
Arms
05/07
10/08

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About Me
I have 3 sons, 2 great daughters-in-love i couldn't luv them more if i had given birth to them my self. 4 grandkids and the greatest husband who is helping me try to make it thru everyday. My faith in my Heavenly Father is a great comfort to me i don't understand but i trust in Him and i know i put my faith in Him!! It's been slow getting diagonised, but now we know. Not what we wanted but this is what it is. I have a great support group of family and church family who have been wonderful! I would love to hear from people things that i can expect now- my speech is slurred some, my balance is
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FRS: 27 (latest: 12/25/08)
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FVC: 82% (latest: 12/12/08)
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Weight: 160 lb (latest: 12/25/08)
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