HE STOOD UP!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 MONTHS HE STOOD UP!!!
This is community discussion, not verified research or clinical guidance.
A family member reported that their father, who has lived with ALS for five years, stood up for the first time in six months. They said he had experienced a sudden worsening in February but has since made progress. The post says he takes riluzole, dronabinol, THC, gabapentin and methocarbamol.
Why this matters
The report captures a meaningful moment of movement and encouragement for one family affected by ALS. It does not show that any particular medication caused the improvement or that the same change should be expected for others.
Limitations and context
This is a personal community report, not a clinical assessment or research study. The account does not provide examination details, objective measurements, or evidence linking the reported improvement to the listed medicines.