Diagnosing ALS

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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
Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease Guillain Barre Syndrome Muscular Dystrophy Post-Polio Syndrome Stroke Myasthenia Gravis	Peripheral neuropathy Spinal Stenosis Vitamin B12 deficiency Tumor at the base of the spine Spinal cord tumor Spinal Cord Cyst Inflammatory disease of muscle

The Following Tests Are Commonly Conducted:

an electromyography (EMG) - a special recording device that detects electrical activity in muscles
a nerve conduction velocity (NCV) - abnormalities may suggest damage to the peripheral nerves or a muscle disease other than ALS
a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - takes a detailed image of the brain and spinal cord
a chelation challenge test - measures the output of heavy metals through a 24 hour urine test
thyroid and parathyroid tests

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.

If you have any questions please call toll free at 877-562-6039. International customers, please call 520-877-2637.

You can also email your questions by clicking here.


	Visit or return to our page on Natural Therapies for Neurological Health.

	View our Suggested Diet for ALS page.

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