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That's a really interesting article, although I can't see how it applies to us since none of us have symptoms mimicking ALS. Although it would make sense that repeatedly getting concussions and being battered in the head is a bad long term idea. And here I thought football players had enough problems as it is (weight, heart, blood pressure, steroids, shorter life span, etc). I didn't realize they were also getting ALS at higher rates than the general populace. It's a good idea not to be a professional football player.I'm very familiar with Gehrig since I am an amateur baseball historian and have been running historical baseball simulations since I was 12 years old. He was legendary for (like the article said) not only playing through pain, but for having concussions and lots of head injuries. He was also a stubborn son of a b who would very rarely ever see a doctor or tell people if he wasn't feeling well. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he didn't actually have "Lou Gehrig's Disease." For one thing he was far too young. I would buy it completely if he atrophied and died from having some sort of long term massive brain trauma instead. That would fit his storyline a lot better than ALS would.
 
No. Doesn't really apply to us, since none of us have ALS or anything resembling it. However, most of us have feared the disease at some point in the course of our benign syndrome. Once again, Mario, I love your profile pic. Is it just me, or have you gotten better looking?
 
I have mainly switched over to another forum, an anxiety forum, more befitting of me.... but I miss you guys... haha. Mario, your picture is sexy!!! Was just reading this article for myself, by the way.
 
what forum are you hooked up to Megan? I might have a look. Anxiety is still causing me grief. Reckon I have GAD! cheersRodgerPS Mario. Yep this pick is an improvement on your other. You know I never did think she could play tennis real well, but I always watched her matches!..... ;)
 
Roger,I have been frequenting . Specifically the hypochondria forum. There are some good people there! You should check it out if you get a chance!Megan
 
I think I'll check out that site. Anxiety is definitely my issue. I have, however, stopped taking Zoloft. Time is very healing with BFS. I'm no worse off than when this started 19 months ago.
 
Hi MeganI just logged on to the site you recoemmended - I searched 'twitch' in the health anxiety section and there are over 500 threads! RegardsSimon
 
this als story also runs in the Emilyomousespeaking medicine media. it seems that the sportspeople diagnosed with als probably have a special form of als caused by permanent harm to the brain by hits and knockouts. i am doing a lot of sports for ages and wonder if my head injuries i have had so far already triggered the desease still hidding somewhere for an onset in the future. makes me not very comfortable to think about.
 
Laurent, the leading theory in this area is that football players are exposed to pesticides and chemicals used on grass areas which is much more probable than injuries.
 
Robbie: Pesticides are well known for being toxic and causing especially neurological disorders.As to the study, simply look up "lawn ALS football" in the google. I am sure the study will pop up.
 
priorityhigh: I do not understand your attitude. There is significant amount of ALS sufferers among soccer players, that was the reason why the researchs were done. I doubt for golf lawns the same stuff is used so I really would not worry.
 
For what it is worth, I have always wondered if Muhammad Ali's MS was not caused by lots of hits to the head.My son loves... LOVES football. But I will only let him play flag. And I am not to sure of the heading of the ball in soccer either.And as far as lawn chemicals, I do put down weed and feed, but I try to limit how often I do this. I try to only do this a few times a year and I shower afterwards.I don't want to sound paranoid. But it does seem to me that all this fancy stuff we do might not be so good for us. And I really don't care about having a perfect lawn.Still this is interesting food for thought.-43RichyThe43rd
 

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