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A member asked:
My grandfather died of lou gehrig disease, what are my chances of having this disease and what are some symptoms i should watch for?
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Lou Gehrig disease: Your chances of having lou gehrig disease or ALS just because your grandfather died from it would be low, especially if your grandfather is the only family member affected by it. Only 5-10% of ALS is familial. Early symptoms may include twitching or cramping of muscles, muscle weakness affecting an arm or a leg, slurred speech, or difficulty chewing or swallowing.
Answered 1/12/2015
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NO !: This disorder is very rare and it is almost never hereditary. Loss of muscle bulk, twitting of muscles, weakness and if it affects the brain stem speech, swallowing and later respiratory problems are the usual symptoms. Mental state, sensation and bladder control are not affected.
Answered 4/22/2015
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Very low risk: Do NOT focus on "watching for symptoms" as this is a very rare condition, and even less common is the familial variation. Your grandfather's tragedy is not related to your risk of eventual ALS.
Answered 9/16/2014
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