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With lou gehrid disease do the muscle twitches come and go ? and do they only happen when the legs are at rest or are a continuous when stand up

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Dr. Daniel Wynn answered

Continuous. : Muscle fasciculations are continuous but cramps or spasticity intermittent initially. ALS can be seen in young individuals but is more common in older individuals.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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A member asked:

With lou gehrid disease do the muscle twitches come and go ? and do they only happen when the legs are at rest or are a continuous when stand up

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Wynn answered

Dr Altman agreed

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