Nov 29, 2016 (Started Feb 08, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support quality of life)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Weekly
Advice & Tips: I still believe that Interactive Metronome is one of the best front line defenses against ALS for newly diagnosed or any patient with some degree of motor function there is. I have been doing this for five years and although I have progressed I believe that IM has slowed the progression dramatically. You can find the case study that IM did on me here http://www.interactivemetronome.com/images/larry-als-case-study.pdf
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 2, 2013 (Started Feb 08, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support quality of life)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Weekly
Advice & Tips: I highly recommend this treatment for all early diagnose ALS patients or patients that still have some motor function. It has greatly improved my balance, helped maintain motor function in my hands and arms and I truly believe that it has actually installed the progression of my disease. It does take some creative manipulation of the system in order to continue long-term treatment but so far I have managed to continue with minimal breaks for 2 1/2 years. Please see my posts in my journal.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 2, 2012 (Started Feb 08, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support quality of life)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 20, 2011 (Started Feb 08, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support quality of life)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Weekly
Advice & Tips: Since I started interactive metronome therapy I have noticed a dramatic increase my balance and believe that it has actually stalled the progression of my disease.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 17, 2011 (Started Feb 08, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support quality of life)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 18, 2011 (Started Feb 08, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support quality of life)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 8, 2011 (Started Feb 08, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Support quality of life)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 hr Weekly
Advice & Tips: Interactive metronome is a therapy developed to improve cognitive function resulting from brain damage associated with strokes, Parkinson's disease and severe head trauma. It is supposed to stimulate and improve brain signals and reestablish neurological pathways. It is also sometimes used to improve behavioral dysfunctions and other neurologically associated problems. In there is little data on its effectiveness in treating ALS but I will soon find out what its benefits are if any.
Cost: < $25 monthly
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