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Sister died of als i am experiencing muscle twitching and tingling, no noticeable weakness. als?

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Hereditary ALS: Genetic familial ALS is very rare, and clusters in folks of South Pacific backgrounds. Most likely you have benign fasciculations, but thyroid dysfunction may also be a culprit. Suggest you have these items checked by a neurologist, just to reassure you if nothing else. My condolences for the loss of your sister.

Answered 5/22/2016

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