[Steven Plotner]

I smoked throughout my teens. I quit in 1994.  I doubt it’s a contributor for me.

[Steven Plotner]

I am a Veteran. I go to a VA ALS Clinic. They take good care of me.  I was not diagnosed by the military or VA. I came into contact with my current Neurologist when I saw him at his commercial practice to get a 2nd opinion of my ALS diagnosis. He confirmed it and told me that he volunteers at the VA Hospital and that he’d see me there. Treatments he has me on are Riluzole and Radicava. At my Clinics, I meet with 8 Specialties. They are: Social Worker,  Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietician, Pulmonary Doctor, Neurologist. Assistive medical devices are provided by the VA.

[Steven Plotner]

I go to a VA ALS Clinic. Doctors there cannot prescribe Cannabis because it is a federal hospital. I Did ask my Neurologist about me using it; I’m in a Medical Marijuana state. He was supportive of the idea.