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Has anyone heard of the latest treatment for Ataxia called PoNS function. I read the article and would like to know if anyone tried this and is it a successful treatment.

I called and it would cost $30,00.00 Canadian. It's done by a chiropractor who has some knowledge in neurology.

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Hi,I cannot open the link.

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Poweruser

The link is definite 404 (Not Found) - I guess there was a typo in your post and the cost should be 30,000

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nycgeordie

You need to remove the ‘j’ at the end of the link. This device has yet to be approved and the article was provided to Newswire by the the device manufacturer.

I'm just wondering are the Pons and VNS the same device are could it be the Pons is specifically for Ataxia. I'm wearing a VNS

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