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13 Symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) – Lou Gehrig Disease

Twitching

Another symptom that may likely occur in the early stages of ALS is twitching. When the cells in the spinal cord and the brain are not able to transmit signals as they ought to, you may begin to experience twitching in some parts of your body. However, this symptom is not unique to ALS as there are several medical conditions that can cause twitching; this is why it remains important to see a doctor whenever you notice symptoms like this. [2]