Does ALS cause pain?

Written by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD |

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Does ALS cause pain?

Category: ALS Causes

Pain is not a common symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) itself; however, complications related to ALS can be painful. For example, weak muscles can strain the joints, causing aches and pain, and difficulty moving can lead to abnormal pressure on the skin, resulting in sores or wounds. Muscle spasms and constipation can also be painful.

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Lindsey Shapiro, PhD avatar Lindsey Shapiro, PhD

About the Author

Lindsey earned her PhD in neuroscience from Emory University in Atlanta, where she studied novel therapeutic strategies for treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy. She was awarded a fellowship from the American Epilepsy Society in 2019 for this research. Lindsey also previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher, studying the role of inflammation in epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease.


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