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Does Leg Weakness, Short Term Memory Loss Aand Ataxia Indicate ALS?

hellow dr. iam bob.d. a 67 retired p.t. s/p hi,mva s on c-pap.after retiring,I NOTICED LEG WEAKNESS,ATROPHY,BALANCELOSS AND RATHER SEVERE SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS. GAIT = dragging steps,some ataxia. I also have peroneal palsy with decrease ncv secondary to 20 yr hist. year alcoholism. I am 21 year in recovery.Pain is intact,tho. Could this be onset ALS?? thx, bob.
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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yes it could be but need more information about the result of nerve conduction study to confirm and more examinations information
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Does Leg Weakness, Short Term Memory Loss Aand Ataxia Indicate ALS?

yes it could be but need more information about the result of nerve conduction study to confirm and more examinations information