Real support for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- 14,817 members living with ALS
- 17 new members this month
You know how you feel. So do they.
Join PatientsLikeMe to compare treatments, track symptoms, and get advice and support from the ones who understand ALS most: those living with it.
Access real-world data
"PatientsLikeMe empowers patients with its symptom and medication tracking capabilities and guides. They enable patients to be proactive and participate in deciding the direction of their treatment, rather than just waiting to see what the doctor will suggest."
member lizupatreeLearn about treatments
"No other site or forum compares to PatientsLikeMe. Share your story, what treatments have worked or not, ask tough questions and get real answers from people living with the same illness."
member GusprietoShare your experience
"Since joining PLM I have found support, courage to let others know what it is like to have a condition like mine."
member Foxie1Track your symptoms
Track your health over time and see symptoms from others with ALS
Compare ALS treatments
See which treatments others are using to treat their symptoms
What makes PatientsLikeMe different?
Founded by Family
"Our brother Stephen was living with ALS and we thought, ‘there has to be a better way.’ There is."
Jamie & Ben Heywood, Co-foundersFocused on Members
Living with a serious illness can sometimes feel like you’re alone. You are not alone. Meet Gus and hear why he's more than ALS.
Devoted to Data
Tracking the symptoms of ALS helps our community manage their health today and helps researchers shorten the path to new treatments tomorrow.