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A member asked:
Can you please explain the assymetric pain associated with als. does it go away in one week? i had pain in both arms for one week that was severe.
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Als: I'm not aware of als causing pain, even temporarily. A neurologist would be better qualified to answer your question,however.
Answered 5/31/2016
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