I am 58 years old, and I was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) in the early 1990's. It was under control, except that I lost my balance and fell every once in awhile and had to eventually begin using a cane. About six years ago, my arms got weak and my hands became uncoordinated. I was working as a medical transcriptionist, and eventually had to quit and go on disability. Four years ago, my...
I am a 41yr old man. I've been an electrician for 22yrs, most of which i've been a workaholic. "A walking forklift", I've been called. In May of 2007 I lifted my toolbag wrong (which I found out later weighed 80lbs) and felt a sudden sharp pain in my lower back that almost put me to my knees. I reported this but kept on working (old mindset "just work...
i am 54 i have been suffering with depression for years at the age of eight i was paralyzed with a childhood sickness rheumatic fever. i don't remember how long in the hospital but from the age of eight until i was fifteen i received penicillin shots each month in the upper arms and also i suffer with weight problems. My arms hurt feel tired and weak...
Our daughter Gabriella was diagnosed in April with a severe and irrepairable case of Myocardial Bridging which is causing Secondary Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. September 25, just before being listed for her new heart, she suffered a left MCA stroke, imparing her right arm abilities and taking away her speech. She was put on the United Netwoek for Organ Sharing transplant listing on February 11,...
