... patients often experience fear, anxiety, and depression. The motor neuron damage and muscle atrophy caused by ALS is not painful. Some of the effects of ALS may be painful. Common pains as a result of ALS include pressure sores, muscle cramps, joint contractures, constipation, burning eyes, swelling feet, and muscle aches. ALS occurs in both sexes and all races, although men are much more likely to get ALS ... than women. Older people are more likely to develop ALS than younger people. The average age of ALS commencement is 55. ALS can affect people at any age, and cases have been found...

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