Do people with ALS sleep more? Do people with ALS sleep a lot?

People with ALS may experience sleep disturbances due to breathing difficulties. People with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) may experience changes in sleep patterns, but these changes can vary from individual to individual.

There is no definitive evidence that people with ALS sleep more. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare progressive neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.

ALS primarily targets motor neurons, the nerve cells responsible for transmitting signals from the brain to muscles throughout the body. As these motor neurons degenerate and die, the muscles they innervate weaken and waste away.

There is no cure for ALS and the average life expectancy after diagnosis is 2 to 4 years. However, some people live longer with the help of treatments and supportive care.

The treatment of ALS aims to slow down the disease progression, prevent complications, and improve the quality of life of people living with ALS.