I have learned that alcohol consumption makes one very suceptable sp? to carbon monoxide poisoning. Most drinkers also smoke cigarrettes (which also contains...
kat...I don't know, but sounds very interesting...Let me know what you find out....Nora Please note: message attached I have learned that alcohol consumption...
Hi folks, I thought this article was pretty poor actually - certainly doesn't add anything to what members of this forum already know, and I imagine it...
Hi all, had an appointment with my lawyer today to get ready for the Social Security Disability hearing coming op on the 18th. (I was originally denied back...
Dear All I have only just come across this site although Jenny was diagnosed with profound Korsakoff's Psychosis at the end of Jan 2004 - I was told that...
Hi there, My mother is a chronic alcoholic and has been most of her life. She is convinced she has ALS because my grandfather died of ALS in 2001. However,...
Dear Brigitte, I detect some bitterness there! Sorry to hear your relationship with your mother has broken down so fully, but these things are hard to deal...
Hi Trevor, Welcome to the group. No need to apologise for such a long post, it was nice to hear your story and I'm sure it helped you to get it off your...
Steve, Thank you for the reply. I am definitely not bitter...I am hopeless. I feel like I am struggling with trying to help my mom and following my alanon...
HI Bridget: Your situation certainly does sound familiar, too familiar. From the 5 years of binge drinking to the misinformed (by my mother) doctors. My mom...
Dear Trevor: Thank you so much for sharing Jenny's story and the wonderful links. I wish my Mom would be as motivated to improve her quality of life. It is...
Bridget and Trevor - Write write write - No such thing as too long a post here. Even if (and when) you get no or little response from us, know that there are...
Hi all.....with a little compromise, they are going to approve my disability! They are going to approve it from January 2003 forward, because my symptoms were...
Oh, Nora! That is the best news I've had all day. Naw, longer than that. Congratulations for not giving up. I'm smiling now. Amy In a message dated 5/18/2004...
Thank you Amy....I'm glad it helped your day too.... :) I'm still in shock here. My lawyer had told me not to expect a decision this quick. She said it was...
Bridget and Trevor, Yes, continue to post here, whether its just to unload, ask questions, share stories, whatever. This is a very informativem supporting...
Hi All, Ann again, Went to see dad today, he had two nail marks on his hands and four bruises. Asked his carer what happened expecting it to have been another...
Bridget, This definetly sounds like WKS. My mother has it and lives in a nursing home now because of it. All the symptoms that you have described are all a...
Brigit, You really should have your mom seen and disgnosed by a neurologist. One that's been in practice for a good while and has experience with such things,...
Hi Ann I have just read your mail thats terrible definately tell the social worker. I too have been having problems with my mum I think they are going to put...
Hi Steve Just picked up your message. I was told that Eastercroft do not do any rehabilitation at the time I also went to see it. Murdonstoun Castle offer...
Hi, I am sorry to hear that your mum is not doing too well. I think that is the biggest problem that the homes don't do anything with the residents. All they...
Hiya, Ann, that is shocking about your father. I remember when my dad first went into hospital and he got violent, we got a phone call in the middle of the...