my name is antoinette and I am from ca. I just got diagnosed with ciliacs. well, my father passed away from als and I was told that ciliacs mimics als. I also have pku. does anyone know if ciliacs is related to als? Is that how als starts? because I took care of my dad and I am going through the same symptoms as he did. but then if ciliacs mimics als then it confuses me. I been going to the doctors and they keep finding nothing. my dad went through the same thing. I get a va pension and a little from social security and cant afford to buy a months worth of food. so I am worried im gonna get worse. after paying bills I buy a little gluten free foods but its not enough til I get paid. does anyone know of any programs that can help me?