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Can you tell me could i have a deadly neurological disease like als (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) what causes this?
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ALS: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or lou gehrig's disease is a degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. The diagnosis is made with an EMG and additional tests may include a lumbar puncture and an mr i of the brain and spinal cord. A second opinion with a neurologist will provide you some reassurance.
Answered 6/29/2014
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Need information: There is NO way I can make any diagnosis based on vague description you provide. If you have some symptoms, please describe, and we can provide a much more direct answer.
Answered 4/27/2018
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