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My father had als i have seen neuro but she said she seen no signs as of now can hyperflexxia be a part of als?
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ALS: ALS commonly presents with progressive muscular weakness and atrophy, along with neurologic signs such as hyperreflexia. However, a neurologist is fully trained to look for this diagnosis.
Answered 7/18/2014
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Thoughts: Yes, hyper-reflexia is associated, but in your case, you may well have this sign due to anxiety, and stress due to worry. 90% of all ALS cases are sporadic, not genetic, and unlikely that you will be afflicted.
Answered 9/22/2014
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