Health and the wicked Siren Calling...

[alk760]

The past year I've been through many emotions. i originally looked at it as just another challenge. The diagnosis i was given never added up to my lifestyle or in general to that matter.

Something feels wrong. I know it in my gut.
all of my recherche originally led me to Multiple Sclerosis so i was a tiny bit worried.

After an MRI of my Torso and Legs plus an EKG test I was Diagnosed with ALS and was told to get all of my matters taken care of and make plans for what happens next.

The past year has been hell it's as if every day i'm living a lie saying everything is ok...

I had basically given up until some info appeared in one of the support groups.
Lymes Disease symptoms started adding up way more than ALS.

I'm looking into getting a proper Lyme Diagnosis and hopefully UCSD San Diego miss Diagnosed me because Lyme was never brought up as a possible cause.



That being said Life is too damn short we all deserve 300 years minimum and what we end up with barley lets us discover our self.

I've found some hope... some light I can look upon and instantly I begin to have energy. I feel enlightened. I feel there is still time.

Never Give up Hope. 

[dellucian]

thank you for sharing
Sending much love and hope from Canada.

[Tauriel]

I hope you don't have ALS alk. There are always improvements in medical science so while there's life (and light), there's hope.

And a positive outlook never hurts :-)

All the very best to you! And if you're having a bad day, UOT is here to help you escape and vent if you need to *hugs*

[Amairgen]

Alk . . I am deeply sorry to learn this but I am a 'glass half full' guy. I hope for the best, believe in the best and draw on the best in all I can.

I am sending you my very strongest best wishes and as my mother used to say . . "let's put a 'good' Whammy on him".

Love ya brother!

*bows*

[yhaguen]

All the best old Mate, for today and all the days after, they will be countless.

Yhaguen.

[Crossbreed]

I wish you the best, Alk. Everyone deserves the best, especially those like you with a great heart and head on their shoulders. I admire your strength and know you will be determined enough to continue to push forward.

Stay strong, friend.

[Bran]

If saying "what goes round comes round" is true then you deserve all good news. I've seen you help so many people here Alk. Your good soul shines and your posts here are sound. Be well friend.

[Tracina]

I pray you get the results you are expecting.

[alk760]

Sorry for my absence and with deep regret I should have contributed more. 

UOT was by far my favorite experience with Ultima Online and I should have promoted it more.

In my defense I was unable to access the forums and was having negative physical / medical complications when I was last playing.
My Lyme disease diagnosis turned out to be ALS and now i'm unable to move my limbs. I use an eye tracker to operate a computer.
In short i'm grateful for the time I was part of this community. 

[Tracina]

My heart goes out to you. I played with you a few times and I hope there can be times you can log in...just to say Hi. Please keep us keep us posted in your health, as I know I will be thinking about you. You we're a very knowledgeable player I would have like to have known better.

Be well my friend...

[Bran]

Hail Alk. Man I'm sorry to hear about your health problem but happy to hear you still try kicking. If there's anything I can do let me know. The Knight's Watch guild is at your service.

[Tauriel]

Happy to see you here again Alk! Your in depth knowledge of this shard is gratefully appreciated :-)

So truly sorry to hear that it was an ALS diagnosis. My heart goes out to you also . .

I love the words spoken by Syrio from GOT (in my signature). We gotta make every day count and live life on our terms so keep on fighting!

[alk760]

I want to thank you all for the kind words. Everyday presents a new challenge as I regress and having support makes it bearable.