Question 1

my grandma has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and what medicine she should take for relieving the pain? or preventing the further complications?

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Medication for ALS: The only FDA approved medication to treat ALS is something called Riluzole (Rilutek).  Unfortunately, this medication is neither for pain nor can it cure the disease. Best measures for coping with complications is to understand the progression rate of each person and try to plan ahead such as how to eat, protecting them from choking, helping with breathing, etc. Pain not typically part of ALS.

Question 2

could kids get amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Similar : But most childhood illnesses which affect the motor neuron, like als, are quite rare, and more hereditary in origin.  A variety of such disorders cause weakness in very young children, and adolescents and seem similar in outcome.  Also, polio used to affect many children but is almost unknown in usa today.

Question 3

what exactly is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Lou Gehrig's disease: Als is a disease affecting the nerve cell body, causes weakness, muscle wasting, and fasciculations or fluttering of the muscles.  It can affect mobility, swallowing, and breathing.  There is no known cure to date, and the prognosis is often very poor.  We believe it is a disorder of "misfolded proteins", similar in some ways to alzheimer's and parkinson's, but a far rarer condition, fortunately.

Question 4

who first discovered amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Charcot: The French Neurologist Charcot is credited with the paper describing ALS as a distinct illness

Question 5

what are the tests for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Diagnosis: Since we hope to find alternative problems instead of als, we search for possible other diagnoses.  The testing includes blood studies, especially for hyperthyroidism, MRI tests of the neck and spinal cord, EMG studies, and even muscle biopsies on occasion.

Question 6

what sort of problem is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Lou Gehrig's: Als also known as lou gehrig's disease is a disease of nerves. It is a progressive loss of muscle strength. Initial symptoms are usually muscle weakness or cramps followed by muscle paralysis in later stages. Difficulty breathing and swallowing are common due to the muscle weakness. There is no cure but there are medications to help with symptom management.

Question 7

how is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis transmitted in humans?

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It is not transmitte: It is not typically a heriditary or infectious disease. No one knows the exact cause.

Question 8

what does it mean when a guy has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Progressive disease: Als is a progressive disease of motor neurons, both in the peripheral and the central nervous systems.  There is no known cure, but there are treatments that slow the course of the disease and help to manage symptoms.  A multidisciplinary ALS clinic can be invaluable in guiding care and providing support while you grapple with this devastating disease.

Question 9

what are the challenges of living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Very difficult: ALS is a progressive nasty disease with NO cure or even significant control other than Riluzole, and causes muscular atrophy, weakness, fasciculations, and eventual inability to swallow or breathe.  As you can imagine, these problems require extensive medical care and diligence, and interventions which may be very complex.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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Neurodegenerative: ALS is a neurodegenerative disease of the upper and lower motor neurons.  There is a male predominance, and occurs most frequently between the ages of 50 - 60 years.  While the most frequent form has a dire prognosis, it does have several variants, with different prognoses that can be prolonged with respect to survival.  The diagnosis is based on the clinical findings and robust NCV/EMG studies.

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