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Showing Original Post only (View all)In December of 2013 I was told I have FTD and probably had 2 years of quality life left [View all]
For a short time it was thought I had ALS too. Turned out I don't have ALS. As you can tell, I still have some quality left in me.
Here is the link to the story I used to explain FTD: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/health/a-rare-form-of-dementia-tests-a-vow-of-for-better-for-worse.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
Each patient advances at their own rate. For me, so far so good.
I'm on Trazadone to slow the advance of FTD. Studies in Great Britain show that Trazadone for some reason does help with that.
I'm still able to get around and communicate. I need to lose a few pounds since I'm pre-diabetic.
I have helped raised over 1.5 million dollars for Biden-Harris: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214084917
Anyway I get asked from time to time how I'm doing. For now I'm doing fine.
Regards,
OS
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In December of 2013 I was told I have FTD and probably had 2 years of quality life left [View all]
Omaha Steve
Sep 2020
OP
I always click onto your posts. Thank for your unwavering fundraising efforts and
AnotherMother4Peace
Sep 2020
#7
I am so happy you are here...and it seems as if there is new research too...and that
Demsrule86
Sep 2020
#8
Thank you for the update...and thank you for all the helpful input over the years!❤❤❤❤❤
Karadeniz
Sep 2020
#30
Thanks for the update. And thanks again for letting us donate in the name of DU!!!! Hang in there!
LAS14
Sep 2020
#39
im diabetic type 2 , on metforman. also diet and exercise do help. happy pre bday.
AllaN01Bear
Sep 2020
#47
I am glad you're doing well and I hope that continues for a very long time. We need you here. nt
tblue37
Sep 2020
#50
I agree. You are the..."The Very Best Representation of Democratic Underground.."
Stuart G
Sep 2020
#54
Thanks for the update. I'm sure your involvement and dedication help your situation. Keep it up
Maraya1969
Sep 2020
#63
My wife had ALS and was told she probably had five years to live, maybe more
Fortinbras Armstrong
Sep 2020
#81