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Had left arm leg weakness followed by right arm leg weakness then calf and thigh tightness started a week ago what are the chances it's als at 25?
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Rare: ALS is a disease that starts in people 40 or over. I have been in practice 25 years and have not seen a case in younger person.
Answered 4/5/2019
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