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They were diagnosed by the VA in Memphis, TN. I was told even if I was to have the gene it didn't necessarily mean I would get ALS. Is that true?
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Unfortunately, we cannot give medical advice over the internet. If you do have genetic testing done, that might be a question for a genetic counselor to answer.
Unfortunately, we cannot give medical advice over the internet. If you do have genetic testing done, that might be a question for a genetic counselor to answer.