ALS

Question 1

What is ALS?

Answer 1

Progressive, degenerative, FATAL, motor neuron disease

Question 2

What are s/s?

Answer 2

Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Muscle fasciculation (twitching)
Cramping
Spastic muscles (Early s/s)
Thick speech & difficulty projecting voice
Dysphagia
Drooling
Cognitive & behavioral impaired

Question 3

What meds are given?

Answer 3

Rilutek- Glutamate agonist
Muscle relaxants: Baclofen
Tx spasticity: diazepam