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Rachael
Status
05/06
11/03/09
11/20/09
ALS Ribbon ALS Public Registry
Rachael
Sex: F
Data Quality: 3 stars
ALS: 4 yrs
Wheelchair Feeding tube
Mouth/throat: moderate
Arms: severe
Chest: mild
Legs: severe
Rachael
Female, 40 years
Up in the Penines, Lancs side, United Kingdom
Condition History
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07/05
03/06
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About Me
I knew there was something wrong but I was rather hoping for a radish deficiency in my diet or a trapped nerve! I am the single mum of a fantastic 13 yr old girl. I worked for 3 yrs after dx but have finally taken sick leave. I use a powerchair and hoist and have help at home. I have been a competant and entheusiastic musician; guitar, piano, violin, sax etc... but can no longer play; I still enjoy listening and writing a little. I often worry about coping with the condition in its more advanced stages but have discovered an erstwhile untapped inner-strength and a few good friends.
FRS : 13 latest: 11/01/09
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FVC : 96% latest: 11/01/09
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Weight : 120 lb latest: 11/01/09
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