Leo McCluskey, MD
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Since Lou Gehrig's disease (also known as ALS) is progressive, frequent follow up visits are necessary to keep up with changing ALS symptoms. ALS treatment plans will change with the symptoms and progression, which vary by individual. Learn more about this complex and often confusing condition, and options for managing ALS symptoms for you or your loved one.
There is no definitive test for ALS, but there are some common symptoms that may signal the onset of ALS. Check here for information about how ALS is diagnosed, how it progresses, and the conditions that mimic ALS.
ALS usually starts with muscle weakness in a limb, but there are many other signs to look for, as well as some exclusionary symptoms. Check here for a basic overview of what ALS is, and how it affects the body.
ALS affects the voluntary motor system of the human body at the cellular level. Learn more about the anatomy of ALS, and how it impacts the various systems of the body.
A general overview of ALS, which is a progressive disease involving the motor neurons of the head and neck that control voluntary muscle movement.
