Recent content by canadian1000

Thank you, Atsugi. Just for clarification, I had convinced myself that I had ALS due to twitching that was taking place in my thumb and index finger (right hand). My twitches didn't start and then continue on for hours or even minutes, they would literally happen once in an instant and then...

Thank you for your help everyone. I truly appreciate each of you taking the time to respond to my concerns. While I still have the same fears that I had on the day I initiated this thread, I have noticed that my "twitches" are not as severe as they were before. (During that time, I have had...

Genetic Test Can someone explain to me what this means exactly: I carry the following two genotypes: rs2814707(A;G) rs3849942(A;G) According to what I have read, they are responsible for an increased risk of developing sporadic ALS. With that said, my test stated that I was at a 1.2-1.4%...

You are right, my thought-process doesn't make much sense, but I did end up finding this website after viewing ALS symptoms. I should have also mentioned that I carry the rs2814707(A;G) rs3849942(A;G) genes, which put me at a 1.2x higher risk factor for sporadic ALS. Knowing this fact certainly...

Hi guys, After reading hundreds of different threads written by people who think they have ALS but don't, I was really struck by the amount of compassion and understanding ALSForum regulars have in dealing with the sometimes, hypochondriac thoughts of these people. I too, think I may fit into...