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How do I know if I have Ataxia?

What signs or symptoms may make you suspect you may have Ataxia. People who have experience in Ataxia offer advice of what things may make you suspicious and which doctor you should go to to receive treatment

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The only positive way I know of, is to get the genetic test.

Posted Dec 2, 2017 by Devin 1500
Chronic sensory motor axonal polyneuropathy
Chronic L5 root involvement down left side
Reduced space spinel cord ( mri )
80% loss neck movement, Brachial neuralgia
severe pain left shoulder and arm also small
finger numb on hand.
Clonazepam 0.5 mg. 1 - 4 times a day over 10 years , still on drug.
No co ordination, movement ,sitting getting up
difficult, walking backwards.
Double vision, feel as though throat smaller.
Hard to manoeuvre around home.
Severe restless legs evening go bed. 75 years.
ridged legs , numb feet ,tired all time, fall sleep few
times a day.

Posted May 24, 2021 by Ernest Victor Jackson 100

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