ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

This is a disease of the nervous system. The proper name is "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis," but most people know it as "ALS" or "Lou Gehrig's disease." With it, your nerve cells begin to break down and die. ALS is a progressive disease. That means its effects get worse over time. There is no cure. Eventually, ALS results in death.

You've been diagnosed with ALS. It's not a diagnosis you ever wanted to hear. It's not something you ever expected to deal with. Well, you'll face some new challenges on the road ahead, but there are healthy ways to cope with ALS. Here are some strategies to help you.