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Old 04-11-2011, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Nan Cyclist View Post
I'm sure this isn't the right place to post this, but I don't know how to start a new thread. We just learned that one of my brothers has ALS. That makes half of our family with either ALS or Parkinson's. My dad lost his ALS battle in 1972. I feel like I've been socked in the gut. What can the odds be that 3 out of 6 would be so afflicted?
Nan,
I am sorry to hear the news. I know it is very hard when a difficult illness hits one who is dear to us. Life is not fair but human spirit is strong and will fight on to the bitter end.
Imad
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Born in 1943. Diagnosed with PD in 2006.
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