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Experiencing Atrophy of lower body muscles
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mkunitz Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 10 yrs Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: mild Legs: severe mkunitz First Symptom: 01/02 Dx: 03/06
tom Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 16 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: none Arms: moderate Chest: mild Legs: moderate 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	27
Moderate	28
Mild	11

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)	4
ROHO Cushion	2
Foley Catheter	2
Foot massage	2
Invacare Power Wheelchair	2
Hormone Cream	1
Creatine Monohydrate	1
Permobil	1
Leg Massage	1
Transfer Master	1
Gabapentin	1
Fitness Center Workout	1

Report created on February 12, 2012.

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