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mzooms Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 19 yrs Bulbar: mild Arms: moderate Chest: none Legs: moderate mzooms First Symptom: 08/92 Dx: 10/92
Tommy Maker Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 4 yrs Bi-Pap Bulbar: none Arms: moderate Chest: none Legs: moderate Tommy Maker First Symptom: 12/07 Dx: 06/09
Rachael Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 6 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: severe Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe Rachael First Symptom: 07/05 Dx: 03/06

Atrophy of hand muscles Report

Muscle atrophy is the derangement in size and number of muscle fibers that occurs with aging, reduction in blood supply, or following immobilization, prolonged weightlessness, malnutrition, and particularly in denervation.

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

Symptom severities

Severe	169
Moderate	186
Mild	56
None	4

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Atrophy of hand muscles

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Atrophy of hand muscles
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Dragon Speech Recognition	4
NaturalPoint SmartNav	2
Hand splints	1
Wrist splints	1
Range of Motion Exercises	1
Assistive Technology	1
DynaVox EyeMax System	1
Acetyl L-Carnitine	1
Wrist and Thumb Braces	1
Occupational therapy	1
Bidet	1
NavPoint	1

Report created on February 11, 2012.

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