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Let's assume that my head bang has led me to developing ALS. It's not proven and it can never me proven, but let's assume that head trauma leads to ALS for argument sake. My question is: if you were in my shoes, or you actually had a head trauma, and subsequently developed ALS and your neuro...

Hi, Does PALS ultimately ALWAYS end up totally immobile if they live long enough? Is the nerve damage going to continue until all the motor neurons are dead and no more mobility left? Are there PALS where progression has stopped completely? Very few?

Thanks to everyone who took the time to console me. I am sorry to say that, as much as I would like to believe you that this is really not my fault, I cannot write it off my mind. I know the link can't be so coincidental. I mean, what are the chances of getting ALS? Probably 3 out 0f 100,000...

I am sorry if I have asked the stupid question on Lung Cancer/ALS earlier. I just wonder if there are any worse disease than this damn ALS. I am recently diagnosed and is really devastated. I fear the unforgiving aspect of the disease. As it is, they are progressing on all fronts like a freight...

Would you rather have lung cancer or ALS? And why?

I have made up my mind not to get the PEG or vent when the need arises. I am not so much afraid of death but the manner of death. Seldom do I read about how PALS die, especially those who elect not to Peg/vent. And, it seems to me that most PALS accept PEG. Are there any PALS at all who refuse...