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alperstein

alperstein

Male, 47 years
Izmir, Turkey
alperstein
Data Quality: 3 stars
ALS: 19 yrs
Ventilator Wheelchair
Mouth/throat: none
Arms: severe
Chest: moderate
Legs: severe
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12/05
: 09/25/08

Diagnosis Summary
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About Me
I'm Alper Kaya from Turkey. I live in Izmir. Limb onset sporadic ALS Dx at the age of 28 in Hou/Tx - August 1990, no family history, I am an ophthalmologist also (retired), married to Elcin, we have a daughter Ece, she is 17 years old. My wife Elcin is a dentist. I used to play classical guitar. I have caregiver (Sukriye Abla), during daytime 08:00 - 18:00 I can use my powerchair, still speaking and eating. I'm on trach+vent since March 2004 I can type by onscreen keyboard. You can see my page at http://www.myspace.com/alperkaya So far so good :-)
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FRS: 12 (latest: 09/23/08)
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Weight: 176 lb (latest: 09/23/08)
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