3. 🤲 Muscle cramps and fasciculations
Fasciculations are small, involuntary muscle contractions visible under the skin (often in the arms or calves).
They can be frequent and bothersome.
4. 🔊 Speech difficulties
Some patients notice a weaker voice, slurred speech, or difficulty articulating clearly.
This is a typical sign when the affected area involves the muscles of the face or throat.
5. ✍️ Loss of dexterity
You are finding it increasingly difficult to:
To write
To grasp specific objects
Type on a keyboard
This may reflect a deterioration of the higher motor neurons.
6. 😞 Excessive muscle fatigue
Abnormal, persistent fatigue, even after minimal exertion, is a common sign.
7. 👄 Swallowing difficulties
Difficulty swallowing, a feeling of choking or food "stuck" in the throat may appear at an early stage.
🧪 Diagnosis and treatment
There is no single test to diagnose ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
