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  1. C

    Various symptoms (belly, right leg, right arm)

    Hello Forum, my Name is Chris. 31 year old German. I've various symptoms and I guess it's ALS. What do you think? My history: OKT 2014 burning sensation in belly skin NOV 2014 very strange Feelings in whole Body, sometimes like high voltage, especially in the night unspecific coordination...
    • chris15k
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    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  2. starente15

    New symptom

    Today I heard that my dad is starting to experience his hands feeling "froxen" where he cants move them for a few seconds then they release. Would this be considered a cramp or the onset of paralysis of the muscle? This is our first real limb onset symptom :(.
  3. Graybeard

    First Cure! repeat 2

    Danged mod triggers: ------------ Haredi leader Rabbi Refoel Shmulevitz, a victim of the motor neuron disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), may be the first known patient cured of ALS, which he was diagnosed with two years ago. ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrigs’ disease after the...
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  4. N

    Prognosis: One Year

    Hello to all who happen to read this. We went to our second ALS Clinic in Pittsburgh PA today. Once again there was no respiratory therapist present. argh. I had called several times to ensure that one would be present to check T's breathing levels since we are going to Cleveland a week from...
    • NeedCourage
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    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  5. fishfin

    Cause of ALS is found, Northwestern team says

    Researchers at Northwestern University say they have discovered a common cause behind the mysterious and deadly affliction of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that could open the door to an effective treatment. Dr. Teepu Siddique, a neuroscientist with Northwestern's...
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    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  6. W

    Neuroprotective effects of the mitochondria-targeted antioxidant MitoQ in a model of

    "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor neuron degeneration that ultimately results in progressive paralysis and death. Growing evidence indicates that mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress contribute to motor neuron degeneration...
    • wchagas
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    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Research and trials
  7. P

    Is juvenile ALS a possibility at all?

    Hey there, First of all, let me say that I am not the usual hypochandriatic patient often seen in these forums. I have a complex medical history, though I am only 28 years old. By the way, I am not an native speaker so excuse my English. My life has always been centering around my (unknown)...
    • pelztier86
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    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  8. G

    Genervon / GM604

    Odd that we've not mentioned this since a year ago. It appears That Genervon was quite pleased with the recent Phase 2a results, and the 'orphan drug' classification is, hopefully, hopeful! ;) PRESS RELEASE June 30, 2014, 6:01 a.m. EDT Genervon Announces Biomarker Data from GALS-001 Clinical...
    • GregK
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Research and trials
  9. C

    are these ALS symptoms?

    oK, im a 27 yr old guy who also has moebius syndrome neurological disorder which is characterized by facial paralysis and the inability to move the eyes from side to side. you can check more here. about 2 weeks ago i was having breakfast and i felt like electricity that went form my head to my...
    • chrishines
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    • ability als als symptoms angry arm eyes life lift neurologist paralysis scared symptoms symptoms? twitching
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Could this be ALS?
  10. A

    Radiation therapy normalizes life-threading saliva

    I found the following article in a German forum and translated it , however, maybe not perfect! Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS ) may lead to a strong flow of saliva , which often leads to swallowing and bring saliva into the...
    • ardalon
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    • als botox brain dysphagia improvement lead life muscles nih paralysis pneumonia professor respiratory saliva swallowing therapy tongue tracheotomy treatment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Research and trials
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