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What neurological disorders are commonly mistaken for als?
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Variety: Most commonly, spinal cord disorders, especially stenosis, might seem like a motor neuron problem. Tumors at base of brain could cause confusion. Hyperthyroidism may seem like ALS. Polio and West Nile can both affect motor nerve cell, and HIV may masquerade.
Answered 5/19/2016
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