The report that came out over the wekend (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080416151952.htm) finds an increased risk of ALS for people who have been exposed to formaldehyde. Interestingly, they did not find such a link between ALS and herbicides and pesticides. In addition to other risk factors, such as statin use, veteran status, gender, age, exercise and athleticism, I wonder how many of these factors will eventually be found to be an increased risk for ALS? Did any of you have prolonged exposure to formaldehyde?
Unfortunately, I seem to have many of the risk factors and my symptoms seem to be progressing. I was exposed to formaldehyde for a period of time when I was in my twenties. I worked for a clothing company that used it to fasten colors on fabrics. I am also male, the right normative age, have exercised for most of my life, and have a thin build. I believe all of these are risk factors.
Unfortunately, I seem to have many of the risk factors and my symptoms seem to be progressing. I was exposed to formaldehyde for a period of time when I was in my twenties. I worked for a clothing company that used it to fasten colors on fabrics. I am also male, the right normative age, have exercised for most of my life, and have a thin build. I believe all of these are risk factors.