What is MND?

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones.
Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in the limbs, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing.

Concerned you may have MND?

Here we list some of the questions most frequently asked by people concerned they may have MND.


Risk of Developing MND

Statistics relating to the risk of developing MND.


Diagnostic Process

If your doctor feels you may have a problem he will refer you to your local neurology department. You may be sent for a series of diagnostic tests.


Types of MND

There are four main types of MND, each affecting people in different ways.


Symptoms

MND will affect everyone individually - here we list some of the most common symptoms.


Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies work in conjunction with conventional medicine and are becoming increasingly available on the NHS.