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jolie Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 5 yrs Wheelchair Bulbar: none Arms: mild Chest: none Legs: moderate jolie First Symptom: 01/07 Dx: 07/08
slicky Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 25 yrs Bi-Pap Feeding tube Bulbar: mild Arms: mild Chest: moderate Legs: moderate slicky First Symptom: 08/86 Dx: 10/88
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

Atrophy of calf 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 calf muscles

Symptom severities

Severe	47
Moderate	60
Mild	28
None	5

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

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Atrophy of calf muscles
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Permobil C300	3
Leg braces	2
Ankle Foot Orthosis AFO	2
Walking Stick/Cane	1
Compression Stockings/Socks	1
Cytoplan Vitamin D3	1
Motorized scooter/chair	1
Rolling Walker	1
Walker	1

Report created on February 12, 2012.

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