10 Lou Gehrig's Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Muscle Cramps
The muscles can cramp on their own; in some cases, it seems like the muscle twitches and then stays in that state for some time. This can be very uncomfortable and in serious cases can be quite painful.
Depending on the type of ALS, the cramps and twitches are often most prevalent in the upper body. Patients frequently report struggling with cramps in their arms and shoulders. Another type of ALS causes more issues with the tongue which contributes to the difficulty that people have with speaking when they are struggling with the condition.
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