Motor neurone disease
Symptoms of motor neurone disease
Symptoms of motor neurone disease come on gradually and may not be obvious at first.
Early symptoms can include:
- weakness in your ankle or leg – you might trip, or find it harder to climb stairs
- slurred speech, which may develop into difficulty swallowing some foods
- a weak grip – you might drop things, or find it hard to open jars or do up buttons
- muscle cramps and twitches
- weight loss – your arms or leg muscles may have become thinner over time
- difficulty stopping yourself crying or laughing in inappropriate situations
Treatment and support
There is no cure for motor neurone disease, but treatment can help reduce the impact the symptoms have on your life.
You’ll be cared for by a team of specialists and your GP.
Treatments include:
- highly specialised clinics, typically involving a specialist nurse and occupational therapy to help make everyday tasks easier
- physiotherapy and exercises to maintain strength and reduce stiffness
- advice from a speech and language therapist
- advice from a dietitian about diet and eating
- a medicine called riluzole that can slightly slow down the progression of the condition
- medicines to relieve muscle stiffness and help with saliva problems
- emotional support for you and your carer
So, If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, you are not alone. My Pillar Limited is a trusted and experience to care for patience with Cancer illness or disease. Give us a call at 07491 862 687, 01922 723 880 or fill click on the button below to request for any of our services.