What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, Maladie de Charcot or motor neurone disease) is a progressive, almost invariably fatal neurological disea...

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I have at last been given a diagnosis of having ALS/MND. (Not that I wanted it) It has been about a year since I noticed symptoms. Now my doc has put in place support through our local Health Board, and there seem tons of help. I hope so as I don't want to stress out my sons too much, though I know it will be a tough time for all of us. I am not looking forward to what is to come, but I try and take it day by day.
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