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Zaphoon · 10-30-2009, 01:54 PM

I don't think very many people actually know they have ALS prior to diagnosis. Some probably suspect they may have it but most hope it is something more benign.

There are some who are convinced they have it but wind up with something else.

Zaphoon

10-30-2009, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zaphoon Extremely Helpful Member Registered Member Join Date: 2008 City: Springfield State: Missouri Country: USA Diagnosed: 12/2008 Posts: 2,250	Re: how many already dx knew before doc told you? I don't think very many people actually know they have ALS prior to diagnosis. Some probably suspect they may have it but most hope it is something more benign. There are some who are convinced they have it but wind up with something else. Zaphoon