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• What is Motor Neurone Disease?
• What are the symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What causes MND?
• Is it hereditary?
• Can other people catch it?
• What forms does MND take?
• How common is it?
• What remains unaffected by MND?
• Is Motor Neurone Disease painful?
• Are there alternatives to medication for dealing with pain and anxiety?
• Is there a cure or treatment?
• What Health Professionals may be of assistance?
• Will I Develop Mobility Problems?
• Fatigue
• Sleep
• Will there be breathing difficulties?
• Will there be swallowing problems?
• If I need aids and equipment where can I get them?
• What financial assistance is available?
• What support is available for carers?
• Booklet
• Acknowledgements