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Short answer What to do about symptoms that might be ALS Common questions Related questions SourcesNo, ALS does not go away on its own, but the mix of resources and support you rely on will change as your needs change.
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, damages the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles, and that damage does not reverse without treatment or with time. Symptoms that fully clear up on their own usually point to a different cause, which is why a neurologist runs testing before confirming any diagnosis. What does shift is the support side: clinic visits, therapy, equipment, breathing support, and caregiver help get added or adjusted as things progress. Keeping one care team coordinating those pieces makes the changes easier to manage. If you have unexplained muscle weakness, twitching, slurred speech, or trouble swallowing, see a clinician rather than waiting to see if it passes.
What to do about symptoms that might be ALS
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Can ALS - resources go away on its own?
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a progressive disease of the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, and it does not resolve on its own. Symptoms that come and go, or that clear up completely, usually point to something other than ALS, which is one reason diagnosis takes careful neurological testing. What does change is the support around you: multidisciplinary ALS clinics, physical and speech therapy, breathing support, home equipment, and caregiver programs get added or adjusted over time. FDA-approved medicines can slow progression for some people. Ask a neurologist about a referral to an ALS care team, and revisit that plan as your needs shift.