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Motor Neurone Disease (MND) |
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Related to/Also known as |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) |
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Description |
Motor Neurone Disease is an uncommon disease, which causes a progressive degeneration of the motor system (the nerve cells that controls the muscles). It is a slowly progressive disease, whose common systems include muscle wasting/weakness, muscle cramps and difficulty with swallowing and with speech. |
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Types |
Progressive Muscular Atrophy (PMA) Progressive Bulbar Palsy Primary Lateral Sclerosis Familial MND (Familial ALS/FALS) Juvenile ALS (MND) |
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Useful National contacts |
Motor Neurone Disease Assocation |
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Useful local contacts (Merseyside) |
Kathy James (based at The Neurosupport Centre) |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. |
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