Muscle loss
A loss of mobility
And in advanced cases, respiratory problems.
Note: This condition does not affect intellectual abilities or the five senses. Patients remain lucid.
The first symptoms that should not be ignored
Here are the most common early signs observed in people with Charcot's disease:
1. đȘ Unusual weakness in an arm or leg
You are having trouble with:
Climbing stairs?
Holding an object for a long time?
To write or to button a shirt?
This could be one of the first motor signals.
2. âïž Loss of balance and frequent falls
Coordination becomes more difficult, especially on uneven terrain.
Some describe a feeling of "weak legs" or an unsteady gait.
