HEREDITARY ATAXIA

[judithrolfe2]

My Ataxia has just been confirmed by neurologist. Hereditary. Familiarl.

Any information please would be apprecated.

[wobblybee]

Hi Judith, welcome😊

If you weren't already aware, there are numerous types of Ataxia, it can be genetic, or have other causes. Basically, no matter what the type or cause, most of us cope with similar debilitating symptoms😏 These can vary enormously in severity and progression, even between family members.

Generally, Neurologists are not renowned for giving information. Often on initial diagnosis the exact type or cause is still being researched but if you already know it's genetic, perhaps you know the type🤔

Helpful, reliable information can be found on ataxia.org.uk and ataxia.org

😊xBeryl

[Litty]

Sorry never heard of it but other reply good : )

[Regina75]

My ataxia is heriditary. Its autosomal recessive. Both parents have the same faulty bit of DNA and unfortunately passed it on to me.

[Pashka013]

Do BOTH parents have to have the faulty gene to be called`hereditary ataxia`?

[Ginger1 in reply to Pashka013]

Hi paska13. In answer to your question. No It doesn't,. It can be autosomal dominant- one parent passes faulty gene - or autosomal recessive- both parents pass on faulty gene.

[popepjp]

If I understand mine is one parent

[Pashka013]

I think i am the same its one parent but of the three children only one has got it , is that normal

[MBubble]

Mine is hereditary, one parent, 2 out of 3 children have it

[peterallison]

this is what I was diagnosed by the specialist at hallam hospital in sheffield. I was confused at first, because here is no family history of it, but saying that, I am the ONLY person to have had a TIA, which started it. And it only affects males of the family, faulty gene,,,,, thanks mum and dad ha ha ha .

I have been getting gradually worse, over the last couple of years, to the extent, were in the last week, have just been in touch with the social services here, and am at the job centre, (as am unable to do my job properly now) next week, and its with regards to going now long term sick, on grounds of the ataxia...... I just really hope they have heard about it, and understand about it

Peter