Re: Motor Neuron Disease

Posted By H Herpel on May 22, 1998 at 18:32:18:

In Reply to: Motor Neuron Disease posted by H Herpel on May 22, 1998 at 18:27:16:






My father was recently diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease by the Neurology Dept at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  The neurologist explained that his condition was distinct from "ALS".  He also stated that the form of MND he has, which has been slowly progressing from his feet to legs, is the slowest progressing form.  I have done extensive reading on the internet about Motor Neuron Disease but none of what I read distinguishes it from ALS.  Can you inform me of the significant differences between MDN of this sort and ALS.  I am also interested in the prognosis.
:Typo in original message should be "MND" not "MDN"