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Experiencing Atrophy of lower body muscles
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green1smile Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 31 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe green1smile First Symptom: 07/80 Dx: 09/06
tom Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 16 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: moderate Chest: moderate Legs: severe tom First Symptom: 01/96 Dx: 05/98
mompeach Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 7 yrs Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: severe Arms: severe Chest: severe Legs: severe mompeach First Symptom: 11/04 Dx: 08/06

Atrophy of lower body muscles Report

Atrophy is the decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue. There are many possible causes, including progressive degenerative diseases of the motor cells of the spinal cord.

What we've learned from patients who report Atrophy of lower body muscles

Symptom severities

Severe	28
Moderate	25
Mild	10
None	1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Atrophy of lower body muscles

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Atrophy of lower body muscles
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Home modification (Ramp, Lift)	3
Foley Catheter	2
Foot massage	2
ROHO Cushion	2
Hormone Cream	1
Creatine Monohydrate	1
Leg Massage	1
Invacare Power Wheelchair	1
Permobil	1
Gabapentin	1
Fitness Center Workout	1

Report created on May 22, 2012.

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