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Omaha Steve

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Thu Sep 17, 2020, 01:31 PM Sep 2020

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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We are so very, very lucky to have you with us. niyad Sep 2020 #1
;-) elleng Sep 2020 #2
I'm so glad you are still here with us! LiberalLoner Sep 2020 #3
Absolutely! maryallen Sep 2020 #46
And here you are, seven years later!!! blaze Sep 2020 #4
So glad you're doing so well! marybourg Sep 2020 #5
Hang in there Union Brother Sherman A1 Sep 2020 #6
You are a treasure Steve, no doubt about it..n/t monmouth4 Sep 2020 #26
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
This is good to hear! PatSeg Sep 2020 #9
It's great to be in year 7 of a 2-year quality of life timeline. matt819 Sep 2020 #10
I'm happy for all your quality days of life and hope you have many more catrose Sep 2020 #11
So glad to hear that you're still hanging in there! crickets Sep 2020 #12
Here is duhneece's link Omaha Steve Sep 2020 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Sep 2020 #18
Rock on Omaha Steve denbot Sep 2020 #13
Your own strength and success certainly helps me! nolabear Sep 2020 #14
Amen! duhneece Sep 2020 #34
Keep on keeping on, dear Steve UpInArms Sep 2020 #15
You are an inspiration to all. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #16
If DU had a most admired list you would be on top Bradshaw3 Sep 2020 #19
I so agree duhneece Sep 2020 #25
I just donated Bradshaw3 Sep 2020 #65
I'm glad you're aware of how different we are from Santa Fe duhneece Sep 2020 #84
Parts of SE NM are more like Texas Bradshaw3 Sep 2020 #86
We are hugely Texan duhneece Sep 2020 #89
Hi Duhneece, just donated a few bucks. peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #69
You are so appreciated duhneece Sep 2020 #87
You are so appreciated duhneece Sep 2020 #88
I second that motion................ turbinetree Sep 2020 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author DoBotherMe Sep 2020 #60
Keep on keeping on Omaha Steve. nt iluvtennis Sep 2020 #20
You are amazing. chia Sep 2020 #21
I remember when we spoke about your prognosis, my dear Omaha Steve... CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2020 #22
'I have never been so glad to be wrong " duhneece Sep 2020 #35
I think many of us can remember when you announced your condition on here rurallib Sep 2020 #23
Every time I see a post with your name on it, I smile. Dem2theMax Sep 2020 #24
One would never know lillypaddle Sep 2020 #27
It's my opinion that his condition is 'indolent' duhneece Sep 2020 #37
And we are so happy that you are doing so well, dear OS! ms liberty Sep 2020 #28
Great News, Omaha Steve!! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2020 #29
Thank you for the update...and thank you for all the helpful input over the years!❤❤❤❤❤ Karadeniz Sep 2020 #30
Hugs to you...... marieo1 Sep 2020 #32
Big Rec! You are a fixture here who adds tremendous value! Lucky Luciano Sep 2020 #33
Thank you Steve for your service to DU saljr1 Sep 2020 #36
Great to hear you beats to odds! LymphocyteLover Sep 2020 #38
Thanks for the update. And thanks again for letting us donate in the name of DU!!!! Hang in there! LAS14 Sep 2020 #39
thanks, Steve! bigtree Sep 2020 #40
Thanks for all you do Roy Rolling Sep 2020 #41
Thank you for the update, OS. gademocrat7 Sep 2020 #42
forgive my ignorance , what is ftd? thanks AllaN01Bear Sep 2020 #43
Frontotemporal Degeneration Omaha Steve Sep 2020 #44
thanks for your information sir. AllaN01Bear Sep 2020 #45
im diabetic type 2 , on metforman. also diet and exercise do help. happy pre bday. AllaN01Bear Sep 2020 #47
I remember when you posted about that kcr Sep 2020 #48
Keep on keeping on malaise Sep 2020 #49
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've been wondering about you. Since your sad announcement, I've Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2020 #51
To me, you represent the best of DU. tazkcmo Sep 2020 #52
I agree. You are the..."The Very Best Representation of Democratic Underground.." Stuart G Sep 2020 #54
1000% You represent the best of all of us,OS stuffmatters Sep 2020 #77
That is fantastic. cwydro Sep 2020 #53
Kick and rec backtoblue Sep 2020 #55
Kicked and recommended. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Sep 2020 #56
Great news OS... N_E_1 for Tennis Sep 2020 #57
you are lucky. everybody is different.good luck. pansypoo53219 Sep 2020 #58
I have wondered how you KT2000 Sep 2020 #59
Great news........... a kennedy Sep 2020 #61
So glad to hear you are doing fine OS. I remember your heart breaking post. joanbarnes Sep 2020 #62
Thanks for the update. I'm sure your involvement and dedication help your situation. Keep it up Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #63
You certainly seem to be doing great. warmfeet Sep 2020 #64
Very glad you're doing well, you add a lot to our community. lostnfound Sep 2020 #66
I cannot imagine. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #67
Thank you for all that you do, OS. Niagara Sep 2020 #68
I heard you were not well but you are so active on this board, peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #70
Steve you're awesome! we can do it Sep 2020 #71
I would never have known. Vibes to you. applegrove Sep 2020 #72
O-Steve! 💓 sprinkleeninow Sep 2020 #73
That is a rather impressive and encouraging "oh, and by the way" DFW Sep 2020 #74
You are a legit hero, Steve blogslut Sep 2020 #75
Thanks Steve and you must stay around to keep appalachiablue Sep 2020 #76
Glad to hear you are doing fine, Omaha Steve! smirkymonkey Sep 2020 #78
You're always exceeding expectations! JudyM Sep 2020 #79
Keep Kicking Ass!!! WhoWoodaKnew Sep 2020 #80
My wife had ALS and was told she probably had five years to live, maybe more Fortinbras Armstrong Sep 2020 #81
Very glad you're doing so well! highplainsdem Sep 2020 #82
Glad to hear it! CaptainTruth Sep 2020 #83
Wonderful News! NancyDrew Sep 2020 #85
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