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What treatments did you try before knowing you had ALS?
Many pALS can trace back to when their symptoms first appeared and, not knowing the cause was ALS, try simple methods to resolve the symptoms. Massage, stretching, vitamins, and many other self-care treatments are among the options we try.
What early symptoms did you have, and what did you do to try to make them go away? How long was it until a doctor diagnosed you with ALS?
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My early symptoms were muscle cramping in my thighs, so I tried massage therapy and stretching movements. Also, when my feet became weak, I looked for better shoes, arch supports, and foot massage. Of course, nothing made the symptoms go away. When I found out I had ALS, I knew the problem wasn’t my feet or leg muscles – – it was my body’s internal systems – – the buildup of oxidation that was killing off my motor neurons. Riluzole and lifestyle modifications are helping to keep the oxidation lower.
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