Feb 22, 2023 · Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects the motor neurons (nerve cells) that control voluntary movement. The early symptoms of ALS tend to affect your extremities or sometimes your breathing and eating. Over time, movement, speech, chewing and swallowing, and breathing are affected.

Oct 24, 2024 · Muscle weakness and twitching are hallmark early symptoms of ALS that warrant attention. While occasional muscle twitches are typically benign, persistent fasciculations or muscle cramps that linger or recur over several weeks should prompt a medical evaluation.

Apr 10, 2024 · Symptoms. Symptoms of ALS vary from person to person. Symptoms depend on which nerve cells are affected. ALS generally begins with muscle weakness that spreads and gets worse over time. Symptoms might include: Trouble walking or …

Apr 15, 2024 · ALS symptoms in women can differ from those in men, depending on what caused your disease. Knowing about these differences may help you spot your symptoms and start treatment sooner so you...

A gradual onset of progressive muscle weakness – which is generally painless – is the most common initial symptom of ALS. Other early symptoms vary but can include tripping, dropping things, abnormal fatigue of the arms and/or legs, slurred speech, muscle cramps and twitches and uncontrollable periods of laughing or crying.

Jun 27, 2024 · What are the symptoms of ALS? ALS symptoms include: Muscle weakness (arms, legs and neck). Muscle cramps. Twitching (fasciculations) in your hands, feet, shoulder and/or tongue. Stiff muscles (spasticity). Speech challenges (slurring words, trouble forming words). Drooling. Involuntary emotional expressions (like laughing or crying). Fatigue.

Mar 21, 2023 · What Are the Earliest Signs of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? At what age? The first signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are often muscle weakness and twitches leading...

ALS is a syndrome with a varied evolution, and no two patients experience the same progression of symptoms. However, one of the earliest and most common signs of ALS is fatigue. Fatigue in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis can be best described as …

Dec 8, 2024 · ALS is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, but many common symptoms can be mistaken for ALS. Understanding the key differences between ALS and its mimics is crucial for proper diagnosis and care. Progressive muscle weakness is the defining hallmark of ALS, distinctly different from temporary weakness or fatigue.

Oct 6, 2022 · Early signs and symptoms of ALS may include the following: Tripping and falling or having a hard time walking; Feeling clumsy; Weakness in your hands, legs, feet, or ankles; Muscle cramps and ...