Question 1

if you have early stage respiratory symptoms caused by als, would a bronchodilator be able to increase the fev?

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ALS: Since the problem in ALS is weakness of muscles of breathing, noninvasive ventilatory measures are usually required  to relieve early  shortness of breath. Handheld bronchodilator inhalers may not be effective to improve fev1 but oral ones may help. It's important to avoid retention of bronchial secretions and subsequent infection so chest physical therapy is key. A pulmonologist would be helpful

Question 2

all pain is on right side finger joints elbow shoulder neck and feet fingers and in back could these be early symptom of als or ms or any idea i'm 21?

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Joint pains: Pains in multiple joints are not characteristics of ALS or MS. Arthritis ?type is a possible cause. If symptoms persist, a rheumatologist is best qualified to evaluate and treat you.

Question 3

what are als symptoms?

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Insidious: Progressive weakness with flickering of muscles (fasciculations) and gradual muscle atrophy.  May also experience problems with respiration and swallowing and tongue may get clumsy and start fasciculation also.

Question 4

what are some common symptoms of als?

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Weakness: Weakness and muscle atrophy are the most common symptoms.  Thinking and memory are not affected.

Question 5

what are the earliest symptoms of als?

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Muscle weakness: About 60-70% of patients develop this symptom. Also  unusual muscle cramps or twitching caused by motor neuron degradation. ALS is a very difficult disease to diagnose and based on examination and series of diagnostic tests and ruling out other diseases. Take care.

Question 6

what foods can i eat to minimize the symptoms of als, ?

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Not associated with : Als is a disease of the nervous system which has nothing to do with diets. Eat healthy food in reasonable quantities to lead a healthy life.

Question 7

when can the early stages of als get you? how do you know if you ever have it?

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Not to worry: ALS is fortunately quite RARE but gets a lot of attention lately (The Lou Gehrig Story was the first  years ago) 
MS or Multiple Sclerosis is much more common and more benign. Both diseases do strike at young aged people 30-40 year old most common age range. Symptoms are very confusing and so varied that I will not list them
Maybe you and your doctor should discuss WHY you are worried about this??

Question 8

i have some symptoms of als. so i need someone who can help me to get more info about als. ?

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: A neurologist studies the nervous system and is best suited to address your concerns.
The appointment will consist of a history, physical exam, and the request for additional info including labs and possibly an EMG (electromyography- nerve test)

Question 9

what symptom eventually causes als to be fatal?

Accepted Answer

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. Most people with ALS die of respiratory failure or pneumonia.

Question 10

is it possible for a 15 year old to develop symptoms of als?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Most people who develop ALS are between the ages of 40 and 70, with an average age of 55 at the time of diagnosis. However, cases of the disease do occur in persons in their twenties and thirties. Generally though, ALS occurs in greater percentages as men and women grow older. 
From: http://www.Alsa.Org

hope this helps. The 15 yr old may need the symptoms evaluated by a neurologist.

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What are als symptoms?

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