Diagnosis and treatment
There is no single test to diagnose Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Doctors rely on:
A complete neurological examination
An electromyography (EMG)
Blood tests and imaging to rule out other causes
Early detection enables better quality of life and personalized monitoring.
Important information:
Symptom: 
What to look out for:
Muscle weakness in arms, legs and hands,
visible cramps/fasciculations under the skin,
speech problems, voice, articulation,
difficulty swallowing, especially when waking up,
loss of balance, unexplained falls,
warning
Charcot disease is rare and its initial symptoms may resemble other benign diseases (fatigue, stress, nutritional deficiencies, etc.).
Only medical professionals can make a reliable diagnosis.
If in doubt, consult a neurologist.
