Bringing Primary Lateral Sclerosis into the spotlight at the 36th International Symposium
Eleanor Green
Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) is a type of MND that progress slowly over many years. It is estimated that around 3 in 100 people diagnosed with MND have PLS and is therefore considered a rare form of the disease. PLS commonly begins with symptoms affecting the movement and communication. People with PLS develop muscle stiffness, difficulties with walking and balance, and slurred speech.
Just like other forms of MND, diagnosing PLS takes time as it relies on doctors ruling out other diseases...