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Old 06-30-2012, 03:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Another relative was buried today. Another to succumb to ALS. He also had FTD. This is the son of my great uncle who had donated his body. My parents never told me until today.

Now my aunt from another great uncle is being tested for PBP. I just found this out too.

My family is or was very large and spread world wide.

When will it just stop ravaging my family?

I just want it to end.

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Old 06-30-2012, 03:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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So sorry toto. Didn't know it was going through your family. Sucks
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Old 06-30-2012, 03:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Very sorry, for you and the whole family, Toto.
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Old 06-30-2012, 03:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Toto, so sorry to hear. Sucks indeed. I too have the dreaded family version and I'm hoping it ends with me.
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Old 06-30-2012, 04:08 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Toto.....so sorry for your loss! Prayers going up!

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Toto, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you hun and all the family. {{HUGS}}
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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss Toto. My dad's ALS is not supposed to be of the genetic kind. But, we have alot of cancer and heart disease in the family.
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So sorry Toto.
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Thanks, all. I know it may sound funny, but I'm glad they hadn't told me. Now my dad is being tested for the FTD, alz hei mers was already ruled out.
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Oh Toto, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Will keep you and him in my thoughts.
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I'm so sorry Toto! I didn't realize MND ran in your family. May God comfort you and all who love him.
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Toto you and your family is my prayers.
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Toto, I'm so sorry to hear about yet another loss to your family.... sending you my condolences and hugs... love you lots,
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Very sorry! What a terrible thing! Evil disease!
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So sorry to hear this news, Toto

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