Welcome to my blog. I have had ALS for 10 years now.


Since I started this blog in June 2008 I've had amazing feedback. Family, friends, people from all over North America, Australia, Scotland, England, and places I can't recall, have commented, encouraged and corresponded. I had no idea when Cynthia taught me how to set this up, how much I would love posting and how many people would read it. I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has helped propel this therapeutic exercise into a daily routine. All of you, both friends and visitors, are now part of my blog family. Welcome.

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Doctor visit

Dr. Van Eeden(my GP) has referred me to VGH for a modified barium swallow test. You work with a speech pathologist to determine if the swallowing muscles are working properly. It is a condition called dysphagia and common in neurological diseases such as ALS. My days of raspberry crumble and oatmeal cookies may be numbered(they are difficult to swallow) but Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream will still be on the list!

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