1. Five to 10 percent have been shown to be infected, but despite all that should still cause concern.
Checking your family history to see if anyone in the family has suffered from this illness is a good idea. You may still not be affected by the disease if someone in your family had it. You should still tell your primary doctor if you have had the condition for a few years. The specialist will be able to conduct tests at their office in order to determine if you’ve had symptoms previously or currently.
You could, for example, get it if you’ve had problems with your legs or hands. These early symptoms should not be ignored. Don’t panic if you discover someone in your family has Lou Gehrig’s disease. You may not get sick.