dandj
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- May 25, 2007
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- PALS
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- US
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- Illinois
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- Naperville
My wife just received a MRI report that showed atrophy of the motor cortex. The report states the findings are worrisome for ALS. The doctor giving her the news was visibly upset. We're now trying to get into an ALS clinic ASAP. She's in otherwise excellent shape but travels a lot on business, and for years has had problems with her back. Six months ago her right hand began to bother her, more recently her hands and feet go numb when she sits or puts her back in a certain position. She's also noticed getting weaker on the right side, this has been confirmed by her pysical therapist. No issues speaking, swallowing, dropping things, tripping, or cramps; although her big toe does bother her at times.
I've read as much as I can on ALS, and despite she doesn't have a number of the symptons, those she does have seem consistent with the disease. Does a MRI definitely diagnose ALS? Is there any anything else to hope for a cause of these types of symptoms? What comes next?
I've read as much as I can on ALS, and despite she doesn't have a number of the symptons, those she does have seem consistent with the disease. Does a MRI definitely diagnose ALS? Is there any anything else to hope for a cause of these types of symptoms? What comes next?