Early symptoms include a slow onset of weakness on one or both sides of the body and loss of mass and function in hand muscles. This weakness spreads and increases in severity for roughly three years before stabilizing. Deep tendon reflexes remain normal while upper motor neuron signs are gone. Some people with monomelic amyotrophy experience cold paresis -- they feel increased weakness during exposure to cold temperatures.

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