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I’ve Ben offered new gene testing next year

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GREAT,GOOD LUCK.

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suzie44na

That sounds great, what type of testing is it if you don’t mind me asking.

All the best

Suzie

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I’m not sure exactly it will be in 12 months when the NHS starts genetic testing I’ve allready had all the hereditary ones I was offered it on tues at Sheffield halamshire ataxia clinic it won’t help me but will be of use to others in future it was the professors reistrar I saw very nice man

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suzie44na in reply toGuyb

Oh well you never know, they might find something to help. I would like to go to the ataxia clinic not sure if my doctor will let me. I would like to get tested for SCA syndromes, there are many types. Genetics is the way forward, good of you to help. Let us know how you get on.

Suzie

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Are you fairly near to Sheffield

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suzie44na in reply toGuyb

I am about one and a half hours drive away, so not too far.

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Guyb in reply tosuzie44na

About same as me I’m in Huddersfield no decent neurology here

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