Resources for Learning About ALS

We’re committed to providing you with quick, easy access to a variety of resources related to ALS – from fact sheets and publications and videos produced by the Association to book recommendations and resource guides.

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ALS Association
Obtaining an ALS Diagnosis
I have a few symptoms that make me worry that I might have ALS. I’ve heard it sometimes takes a long time to know for sure if you have the disease. I think it’s time to see a doctor. Should I go to my general practitioner? And what tests are needed to make the diagnosis?
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ALS Association
What Do Fasciculations or Muscle Twitching Mean?
Many people who have muscle twitching worry that they have ALS since it’s often associated with the disease. If a person has muscle twitches a lot, or even daily, could it be the beginning of ALS?
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