FYI: Pain in ALS - The ALS Association
WEBDoes ALS cause pain? The answer is yes, although in most cases it does so indirectly. From what we know at this time, the disease process in ALS only affects the nerve cells controlling strength (motor neurons) in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Is ALS Painful? Types of Pain and Management Techniques
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—commonly called ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease—is not typically painful. However, pain can occur as a result of the condition's side effects. Over time, ALS restricts mobility and causes difficulty with breathing and digestion, which can lead to pain.
9 Early Signs of ALS - Verywell Health
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · ALS is a disease that makes your muscles weaken over time, including your arms and legs and the muscles you use to eat and breathe. Early signs include clumsiness, dropping things, and tripping or stumbling due to weakness in …
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes
WEBApr 10, 2024 · There's generally no pain in the early stages of ALS. Pain also is not common in the later stages. ALS doesn't usually affect bladder control. It also usually doesn't affect the senses, including the ability to taste, smell, touch and hear.
Does ALS Cause Pain? How, Where, and How to Manage - Healthline
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Pain is a common symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often due to muscle cramps. ALS can also cause pain indirectly through some of its complications. Medications and other...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Pain. Depression. Sleep problems. Uncontrolled outbursts of laughing or crying. An urgent need to urinate. Leg swelling. Therapies. When ALS affects your ability to breathe, speak and move, therapies and other forms of support can help. Breathing care. Most people with ALS eventually have more trouble breathing as …
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis): What It Is & Symptoms
WEBALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a neurodegenerative condition that affects how nerve cells communicate with your muscles. It leads to muscle weakness that gets worse over time. Symptoms can affect how you move, speak and breathe. ALS treatment includes therapies and medications to manage symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a narrative review
WEBJun 8, 2022 · This review outlines the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, underlying mechanisms, and management strategies of pain in ALS to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes related to pain. Pain is a prevalent symptom among patients with ALS, with a variable reported prevalence.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | National Institute of ...
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurological disorder that affects motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing.
ALS Symptoms and Diagnosis - The ALS Association
WEBSymptoms. ALS is a disease that typically involves a gradual onset. The initial symptoms of ALS can be quite varied. One person may have trouble grasping a pen or lifting a coffee cup, while another may experience a change in vocal pitch when speaking. The progression rate of ALS can be quite variable, as well.
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