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Diagnosis of ALS/MND Around the World: Let’s Compare
There is no single test to diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) because it shares common symptoms with other neurological diseases. Instead, the diagnosis is based on a period of observation to track the progression of symptoms, combined with a series of clinical tests to rule out other conditions.
An MRI, EMG, and muscle biopsies are among the clinical tests commonly used in the U.S. (see this article for details)
If you live outside of the U.S., what types of testing or clinical tests were used by your doctor to determine your diagnosis?
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