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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 1
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 1
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primary lateral sclerosis and dysarthria
Hi,
I have been fighting this neurological problem for 10 years now. I first noticed while working out with my husband that I would stumble. Little did I realize that I was about to go down a road that I never thought would happen to me. I have progressed from walking with a cane to a wheelchair when going out and a rollator in my home. I have fallen more times than I can count. One time ending up with a subdural hematoma, talk about fun, it was not. But to make matters even more of a challenge, I caught a very bad cold or virus about 3 years ago and over time have lost the ability to speak clearly. This condition is called dysarthria. I tell my husband it must be nice having a wife who can not speak. Through every thing a sense of humor is important. I try to get a good laugh every day. I also continue to work out. My husband had ballet bars installed in the basement and I use them to do squats, lunges, pushups, etc. I ride my stationary bike and lift weights. I am in charge of my body it is not in charge of me. Easier said then done I know.
So I say to everyone speak to your body tell it good things and be thankful for the things you can do.
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