ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by progressive, muscle weakness and atrophy, as well as difficulties with speech, swallowing, and breathing.
The experience of ALS can vary from person to person, and it is not possible to accurately describe what it feels like to have the disease. However, it is generally accepted that most people with ALS experience a sensation of increasingly sore muscles, which can be accompanied by aching, tightness, fatigue, and cramping. This soreness can start as a mild discomfort and can become increasingly more intense as the disease progresses.
In addition to the muscle soreness, people with ALS often experience a general feeling of general weakness and fatigue. This can make even the simplest of tasks feel difficult or impossible. Many people with ALS also experience spasms and twitching of the muscles, which can be painful.
Some people with ALS may also experience a burning sensation in their muscles, as well as stiffness in their joints and aching in their bones. As the disease progresses, some people may also experience respiratory difficulty, which can be caused by weakening of the chest and diaphragm muscles.
ALS is an incurable and debilitating disease, and it can be difficult to accurately describe what it feels like to live with it. However, it is clear that the experience of ALS involves a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including increasing soreness and weakness of the muscles, fatigue, and other sensations of discomfort.