Mar 14, 2018 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), or ALS, is a progressive nervous system (neurological) disease that destroys nerve cells and causes disability. ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with it.

Nov 18, 2023 · The research team found the protein α5 integrin, which is expressed by microglial cells and macrophages, is present in abundance in the motor system in people with ALS, including in Close-up image of α5 integrin-positive cells in the scarred ventral horn.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), known as ALS, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes loss of muscle control. The disease gets worse over time.

Aug 2, 2024 · Multiple system atrophy, also called MSA, causes people to lose coordination and balance or become slow and stiff. It also causes changes in speech and loss of control of other bodily functions. MSA is a rare condition.

Oct 17, 2024 · I was originally diagnosed with neuropathy and two years later changed to ALS. In a wheelchair, because I can't walk, however upper body fine. Diagnosed last October and so far no changes.

Nov 22, 2024 · Our doctors diagnose and treat more than 800 people with ALS each year. They have expertise in inherited and acquired neuromuscular conditions, genetics of myopathies present from birth and adult-onset neuropathies, and how nerves and muscles function.

Jul 22, 2023 · I was given antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs as the fear of ALS resulted to severe insomnia. However, these medications worsens my symptoms and I stopped taking them. Around May 2021, all the symptoms disappeared and every went back to normal.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a-my-o-TROE-fik LAT-ur-ul skluh-ROE-sis), known as ALS, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes loss of muscle control.

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Jun 7, 2024 · Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis. Weakness and tingling in the hands and feet are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread and may lead to paralysis.