How is Lou Gehrig's disease treated?

How is ALS treated? Mostly by managing the symptoms. Learn more about how to help someone with the condition also called Lou Gehrig's disease. read more

It’s commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, after the baseball player whose diagnosis and eventual death brought wide public attention to the illness. This condition kills the nerves that control motion in your body. As those nerves die, you lose control of your muscles. read more

Treatments for Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Unfortunately, no treatments for Lou Gehrig’s disease exist that can cure the condition. For most people, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and making the patient as comfortable as possible. read more