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Male, 64 years
Lakeville, MN

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Sex: M
Data Quality: 2 stars
PLS: 6 yrs
Mouth/throat: mild
Arms: mild
Chest: none
Legs: mild
Type: Upper Motor Neuron
11/08
: 12/01/08

Diagnosis Summary
Bulbar
02/02
08/02

About Me
I'm 64 years old & was diagnosed with PLS 6 years ago. My speech strarted gretting slurred. After numerous tests, I was diagnosed with PLS 6 months later. I go to The Univ. of Minnesota ALS clinic every 6 months. My legs began to stiffen about a year ago. I now use a cane in the house, a walker for outside and an electric scooter for longer walks. I retired from a major chemical company at the end of 1999 in perfect health. I've been active all my life (sports, exercising, etc.), so now it is a change for me to not being able to do things I used to do.
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FRS: 34 (latest: 11/30/08)
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FVC: 84% (latest: 08/15/08)
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Weight: 160 lb (latest: 11/29/08)
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