Hi all- we are at beginning of genetic screening for ALS. My father had ALS and now my cousin has ALS.

I have read on the ALS assoc website, that if you have an effected gene for ALS it may be more likely to be turned in, active disease, in people who participate in certain activities. I think the mention was football, etc. I’m wondering if this…

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for help. My father died from ALS and now my cousin has ALS. From what I have read we may be at high risk of having familial ALS. My cousin was diagnosed and has since been undoctored. Refuses to go to any doctor. He did end up in the hospital recently after a fall and is now set up with hospice.

My cousin has said…

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