Diagnosing ALS | |
| ALS is one of those diseases that is very difficult to diagnose. There is no one test that will definitively tell you whether or not you have ALS. Most likely, you will need to have a thorough clinical examination and a series of diagnostic tests before a diagnosis of ALS can be established. Basically, other diseases that mimic ALS are ruled out first before a diagnosis of ALS is given. | |
Diseases to Rule Out Before Diagnosing ALS | |
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The Following Tests Are Commonly Conducted: |
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| Several ALS organizations recommend that you get a second opinion from an ALS "expert" if you have been given the diagnosis of ALS. The reason is that there are several diseases that have similar symptoms as ALS and most of these conditions are treatable. An ALS expert is someone who diagnoses and treats many ALS patients. The ALS Association www.alsa.org maintains a list of recognized experts in the field of ALS. |
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| Visit or return to our page on Natural Therapies for Neurological Health. |
| View our Suggested Diet for ALS page. |
More Information on Alternative Support Therapies for ALS |
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