ALS Awareness Month: Young woman's journey with new ALS treatment

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ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurological disease that robs people of using every muscle in their body, affecting their ability to walk, breathe, and eat. It typically occurs later in life, but a young woman in her 20s is fighting it and trying to pave the way for others to get better treatments.

Now Shelby Kinsey wants everyone to realize our community can still help during this ALS Awareness month! She recently graduated from Texas Tech. She felt great at the time and was hopeful for her bright future. Now this go-getter is fighting for her life because of the shocking diagnosis of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

They gave us administrative approval with Shelby, being what they call living, breathing documentation. So, she will be what is the deciding factor in six months whether they continue or not paying for it," explains Stacey, Shelby's mother.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 26 HOUSTON APP BY CLICKING HERE She says they are already seeing a difference after receiving four doses through lumbar punctures.

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