**ALS specialty care, prescribed treatment, adaptive equipment, and support organizations can help you manage symptoms and daily activities.**
If you have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), your needs depend on your symptoms, daily activities, and available support. There is no cure, but medicines can relieve symptoms and some treatments can prolong survival. Your neurologist can coordinate care for movement, communication, swallowing, nutrition, and breathing. Plan rest breaks and ask your care team which activities and equipment fit your abilities. CDC and MedlinePlus connect you with education, support organizations, caregiver resources, and research opportunities.
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If you have ALS, ask your neurologist for a referral to an ALS specialty clinic to coordinate medicines, therapy, nutrition, communication aids, and breathing support. Your treatment depends on your symptoms and sometimes genetic test results. Use MedlinePlus for patient education and caregiver resources, and the CDC National ALS Registry website to find support organizations and research opportunities. Ask your clinic social worker about equipment access, home care, and caregiver breaks. Tell your care team promptly about new swallowing or breathing problems.