How frequently does PLS occur? The incidence of PLS is rare, but the exact number is uncertain. ALS affects two individuals per 100,000 each year, and tentative estimates put the annual PLS incidence rate at half a per cent of that number. The median duration of PLS is approximately 20 years, while the duration of ALS is two to five years, so PLS

2011年2月3日 · PLS distinctives: PLS does much less collateral damage, and is considered a pure motor neuron disease. It only has 1 or 2 known genetic causes. (Maybe I'll add the 3rd!) It can start in limbs or bulbar, and can progress througout the body. It doesn't seem to be associated with urinary and bowel problems in most cases.

2024年12月18日 · Most PLS stories I've listen to identify a n initial surge of symptoms, as I did. Then it tends to plateau and progress slowly. My goal was to try to stay ahead of the progression, or at least keep pace with the symptoms. Please continue to …

2008年2月4日 · My name is Rob and I am 35 yrs old, married and father of three teenage daughters. I was diagnosed with PLS in early 2007 by Dr. Appel. My story begins in 2003. I had back surgery to correct a herniated disc. I had no signs or symptoms of PLS at this point (atleast that I was aware of). My back surgery was a very traumatic experience.

2015年3月6日 · PLS doesn't convert to ALS. ALS can appear as PLS during the early years. Generally by year 5 even slow progressing ALS will exhibit lower motor neuron symptoms. Bulbar ALS progresses quickly so they can generally diagnose Bulbar PLS after a few years. It is my experience that PLS progression slows considerably after a period of time.

2018年5月25日 · The criteria for service connection for PLS are met because PLS is shown by the medical evidence to be a variant of ALS, which is presumed incurred during the Veteran's service. 38 U.S.C.A §§ 1110, 1131, 5107 (West 2002); 38 C.F.R. §§ 3.102, 3.303, 3.318 (2012). REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

2008年4月2日 · Yes PLS and ALS have some different symtoms but also some people with PLS have different symtoms than others with PLS. I have PLS and most of my problems is in the leg area with weakness and cramps. At times I will have some swallowing issues too. I also have muscle twitching every day in arms, chest and sometimes the face.

2018年7月11日 · Yes, Michael has bulbar onset PLS, not ALS. At least as far as the neurologist at the ALS Clinic can determine at this time, based on the (relatively) slow progression he has experienced. But she said he'll have to go four or five years more without lower neuron involvement before she can definitively say it is PLS and not slow-developing ALS.

2011年5月15日 · Given the close relationship between ALS and PLS, it seems reasonable to assume that same link would exist with PLS. At the very least the VA could check their computerized medical records and ascertain the rate of PLS (and other motor neuron disease) in veterans compared to the general population.

2010年1月15日 · I have PLS and I filed about 4 years ago. I am an MDA patient and the MDA social worker recommended filling out the paper work the best I could and then make an appointment with the SS office and review it with the case worker.