As the motor neurones gradually die, the muscles stop working MND is a rapidly progressive and fatal disease that can affect any adult at any time. Average life expectancy is just 14 months after diagnosis MND leaves people unable to walk, talk or feed themselves, but the intellect and the senses remain unaffected. The MND Association was established in 1979. It is very rare for someone to die from choking to death.
Treatments are also readily available for the individual symptoms of the condition.
The MND Association operates a national telephone Helpline seven days a week on 08457 626262.