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Mayo Clinic also notes that inappropriate crying, laughing, or yawning may occur in ALS. ([Mayo Clinic][1])
These changes result from neurological effects rather than simply being an emotional reaction to the diagnosis.
Does ALS Cause Numbness or Loss of Sensation?
Usually, ALS primarily affects **motor
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Sensation such as touch, smell, hearing, and taste is generally preserved. Mayo Clinic notes that ALS usually does not affect bladder function or the senses. ([Mayo Clinic][1])Neurological Conditions
That distinction can help doctors differentiate ALS from conditions that primarily affect sensory nerves.
However, symptoms should never be interpreted in isolation.
Does ALS Cause Pain?
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Pain is generally not one of the characteristic early symptoms of ALS.
Mayo Clinic notes that pain is usually absent early in the condition. ([Mayo Clinic][1])
Pain can develop later because of muscle stiffness, immobility, joint strain, or other complications, but unexplained pain alone is not a typical early warning sign.Psychology
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What Causes ALS?
For most people, the exact cause is unknown.
Approximately 90%of ALS cases are sporadic, meaning there is no obvious
