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To: annie laurie
To test or not to test . . . it's a terrible dilemma.

If I had already had kids, I might not, but if I hadn't yet, I think I would.

I wonder if modern medicine can to some extent mask the early symptoms . . . that might delay a diagnosis, except in retrospect.

I wouldn't wish this horrible disease on my very worst enemy.

7 posted on 12/01/2006 6:55:15 PM PST by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: AnAmericanMother
To test or not to test . . . it's a terrible dilemma.

Indeed.

I wonder if modern medicine can to some extent mask the early symptoms . . . that might delay a diagnosis, except in retrospect.

There are some medications in use currently, but they're not particularly effective (at least not in the case I know).

I wouldn't wish this horrible disease on my very worst enemy.

Ditto. Here's hoping that this research will speed the way toward a cure, or at least a treatment which can slow the progress of the disease.

8 posted on 12/01/2006 7:05:52 PM PST by annie laurie (All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost)
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