Question about Familial ALS?

[coolman832]

If only the father of my father had ALS in the family and no one else neither of his grandchildren or children had ALS could me being one of his grandchildren be at risk for ALS? He is the only relative who had ALS.

[nomorepanic]

About 90-95 % of cases are not genetic.

[NancyW]

I knew 4 people who had ALS, they were the only ones in their family..

.. and they did not twitch.

[Fishmanpa]

Just an observation...

Having been on the boards for a while, I recognize certain trademark psychological symptoms of someone in a stranglehold by their dragon. Based on the first few threads, this one is breathing fire down your neck :weep:

By talking about your HS GPA numbers, I take it you're in your teens. I have a daughter with anxiety and depression. She came to me when she was your age and told me what was going on. I, along with her mother, made sure she got help. She still has her moments but with therapy and medication, she's doing well.

Talk to your parents, a trusted adult or a school counselor. You're much too young to be suffering like this.

Positive thoughts