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FMCoug · 03-01-2008, 06:08 PM

I think I've mentioned this before but my Dad died of Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and we have nasty strain of the familial type in my family. Dad, two of his brothers, his Mom, a great aunt, and a first cousin have all had it. From my research on it I have a 50% chance that I won't get it (glass is half full right).

It's a terminal disease with no treatment ... but people live post-diagnosis anywhere from 6 months to several years. I'm guessing the 6 month ones are guys in the condition I am. It's a middle-age onset disease so if I get myself healthy and I do get it, that extra time could mean a LOT to my kids.

03-01-2008, 06:08 PM	#7
FMCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaysville, UT Posts: 3,151	Speaking of Dads and health I think I've mentioned this before but my Dad died of Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and we have nasty strain of the familial type in my family. Dad, two of his brothers, his Mom, a great aunt, and a first cousin have all had it. From my research on it I have a 50% chance that I won't get it (glass is half full right). It's a terminal disease with no treatment ... but people live post-diagnosis anywhere from 6 months to several years. I'm guessing the 6 month ones are guys in the condition I am. It's a middle-age onset disease so if I get myself healthy and I do get it, that extra time could mean a LOT to my kids.