[Dysart]

My "Why fix it" comments are based on a three-generation record of zero cardiovascular deaths, despite familial hypercholestemia and hyperlipemia

I have a very similar familial history which complicates my decision matrix. Almost all of my known relatives lived into their late 80's and 90's and none of them died of cardio-related problems. I know that my father and likely his father had elevated lipids. Go figure.

[WVNan]

I keep refusing to take the Statins and my doctor never ceases to try and push me into doing so. He says my high Colesterol is genetic. I tell him that if it's genetic then I'm in good shape, because all of forbears lived to a ripe old age without stroke or heart disease. Why on earth should I take something that would make me feel bad when I feel great and am very very active for a 73 yr. old? It makes no sense.

With this caution concerning ALS I would be even more reluctent to take them. I already have Dystonia of facial/eye muscles. I sure don't need anything to make that worse. BOTOX does a pretty good job of control. Yes, BOTOX is really used to actually "help" people , not just cosmetic.