G12.2: Motor neuron disease

Nerves are a sort of wiring in the body. Nerves conduct information. The nerves use electrical impulses to do this. Nerves are important, for instance, in enabling you to sense contacts and temperatures, and to move your muscles. In your case, the nerves that are required to move your muscles have been damaged.

With this condition, the person is gradually able to move their muscles less. As a result, they may have problems moving their arms and legs properly. The muscles may also seize up. They may find it harder to breathe. If it is difficult to breathe while sleeping, the sleep may then not be so restful. It may also become more difficult to swallow and speak. The person may find it harder to think, or they may behave in an unusual way. It is also possible to have other symptoms. The symptoms may become more severe over time. However, the symptoms may not get worse at all.