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speechlessinseattle Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 5 yrs Bulbar: mild Arms: none Chest: none Legs: moderate speechlessinseattle First Symptom: 10/06 Dx: 02/09
nacona Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 4 yrs Bulbar: none Arms: moderate Chest: none Legs: mild nacona First Symptom: 09/07 Dx: 03/10
Tommy Maker Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 4 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: none Arms: moderate Chest: none Legs: moderate Tommy Maker First Symptom: 12/07 Dx: 06/09

Cramps Report

Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by muscle contraction or overshortening.

What we've learned from patients who report Cramps

Symptom severities

Severe	40
Moderate	99
Mild	140
None	47

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Cramps

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What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Cramps
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Baclofen	35
Quinine	32
Magnesium	12
Ibuprofen	12
Qualaquin	7
Gabapentin	7
Magnesium Citrate	5
Neurontin	5
Diazepam	5
Flexeril	4
Valium	4
Massage Therapy	4
Potassium	3
Clonazepam	3
Vitamin B	2
Celebrex	2
Limptar	2
Ibuprofen Prescription	2
Keppra	2
Levetiracetam	1
Necon 1/35	1
Nortriptyline	1
Advil	1
Calcium-Sandoz	1
Paroxetine	1
Klor-Con M20	1
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBOT	1
Mexiletine	1
Motrin	1
Acupuncture	1

Report created on May 20, 2012.

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