Question 1

severe back pain for over three weeks, x-ray found mild arthritis and an old fracture. very bad leg pain tingling in both feet. upper back pain also, worse with sitting, improves when active. blood work normal metastic lung cancer likely? als?

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Unlikely arthritis: Unlikely metastatic lung cancer unless you HAVE lung cancer.  Unlikely ALS by the way you described the symptoms.  However:  how do you know the fracture is old?  Also, how can you have arthritis at a young age with normal blood tests?  Certain lower back pains improve with activity.  If you have tingling in both feet, and that is also new, then you need a spine doctor and a spine MRI to start

Question 2

does als cause pain?

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YES: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative illness with progressive loss of motor neurons, muscle wasting, and respiratory dysfunction. As the disease progression, secondary symptoms can arise creating pain. Although not a primary symptom of ALS pain occurs in a substantial number of individuals.

Question 3

what to do about als?

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No cure: Als and motor neuron disease are progressive diseases of the brain stem in which there is death of the motor neurons resulting in progressive loos of motor function. Some cases progress rapidly while others are slower in progression. There is no cure. Being certain of diagnosis important.

Question 4

als what does it manifest?

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Progressive weakness: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, als, or lou gehrig's disease is characterized by progressive weakness, muscle wasting, involuntary twitching (usually of many muscles), and difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing. The diagnosis can be supported (but not always confirmed) by electrodiagnostic testing (electromyography, or EMG and nerve conduction studies, or ncs).

Question 5

grandma had als will i get it?

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Usually sporadic: Most cases are non-hereditary, though about 10% can run in families in an autosomal dominant pattern usually.

Question 6

what is the common name for als?

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Lou Gehrig's disease: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also known as lou gehrig's disease. Als is a progressive disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The nerve cells that control muscle movements degenerate and eventually die. The patient worsens as more nerve cells die, and he becomes unable to move, which leads to his death.

Question 7

are ald and als the same disease?

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No.: ALD usually refers to adrenleukodystropy. Als usually refers to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Question 8

what research is being done on als?

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Multiple projects: Since we possess, but one agent, Riluzole, we do need successful interventions.  Research is focusing on stem cells, drugs which can inhibit nerve cell death, vaccines, immunological injections, BUT the big issue is why the sporadic form of ALS occurs, and once that is answered, our therapies will become far more effective.

Question 9

what research is being done on als?

Accepted Answer

Multiple projects: Since we possess, but one agent, Riluzole, we do need successful interventions.  Research is focusing on stem cells, drugs which can inhibit nerve cell death, vaccines, immunological injections, BUT the big issue is why the sporadic form of ALS occurs, and once that is answered, our therapies will become far more effective.

Question 10

what is als ( lou gehrigs disease )?

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Paralysis of muscles: Lou gehrig's disease is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The disease attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that run the muscles that we can normally control. The cause of the disease is not known. In about 10% it is genetic. 

People with lou gehrig's disease slowly become weak in the arms and legs, and can have difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing.

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