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I am in need of some advice on ATAXIA... Please

My 2 1/2 year daughter was diagnosed at birth with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy grade 2 and seizure disorder..she only had a rate 25% of survival and...

My 2 1/2 year daughter was diagnosed at birth with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopa...

vanessa2012

•12 years ago

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what is happening to my hands? does everyone else have this symptom?

what is the explanation of muscle weakness in both hands from wrists to tips. At moment, even typing this is hard work and "hurts like hell". In my case, keep...

what is the explanation of muscle weakness in both hands from wrists to tips. At...

joybells

•12 years ago

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Make up

Sorry this topic is loaded towards the ladies but it is important. Putting on make up when you have tremours is very difficult indeed. The mascara brush seems...

Sorry this topic is loaded towards the ladies but it is important. Putting on ma...

Fifa

Volunteer•12 years ago

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Does anyone suffer spells of dizziness?

I sometimes get a weird kind of dizziness. It feels like the inside of my head is being gently squeezed or rolled around. I also have Tinnitus (whooshing and...

I sometimes get a weird kind of dizziness. It feels like the inside of my head ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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travelling on public transport

i had an embarassing episode on my local bus i was in the disable space i use a rollater (3 wheeled) and someone got on with a buggy large one as there was...

i had an embarassing episode on my local bus i was in the disable space i use a ...

gossy

•12 years ago

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Opening the door

This probably is not news but here goes. Just lately I have found opening the front door difficult. I am in a wheelchair and therefore low to the handle. i...

This probably is not news but here goes. Just lately I have found opening the f...

Fifa

Volunteer•12 years ago

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National Insurance Contributions

Hello all. I work part time, just over 11 hours a week, and am very happy and settled. My earnings just fall short of the minimum earnings required to...

Hello all. I work part time, just over 11 hours a week, and am very happy and...

TimS

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Problems with the Health Unlocked site

Dear all I apologise profusely on behalf of Health Unlocked if you are having difficulty using this site and forum. For example it is being very slow, you...

Dear all I apologise profusely on behalf of Health Unlocked if you are having...

HarryB

Administrator•12 years ago

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how do you get tested for Ataxia?

Hi all, several members of my family have ataxia and i wondered what the process is to get tested? Thanks :-)

Hi all, several members of my family have ataxia and i wondered what the process...

ThomasMN

•12 years ago

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Ataxia UK Branches and Support Groups

Posted by Tina Thatcher (tinat) who is the Branch Development Manager at Ataxia UK on 27th June 2012. "Have You Joined An Ataxia Uk Branch Or A Support...

Posted by Tina Thatcher (tinat) who is the Branch Development Manager at Ataxia ...

HarryB

Administrator•12 years ago

1 Reply

Any support groups for family+sufferers of friedriecks ataxix?????

shirl18

•12 years ago

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Driving licence codes

I thought my new licence was for entitlement to drive either a manual or automatic car even though I had sat a practicle driving assessment using 'converted...

I thought my new licence was for entitlement to drive either a manual or automat...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Have you seen today's Daily Maial - page 48 (use link)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2187906/The-dizzy-spells-mean-need-doctor.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2187906/The-dizzy-spells-mean-need-doc...

Nigel-2112

•12 years ago

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trouble sleeping

i never used to have trouble sleeping apart from suffering flushes but now i wake up due to arms or legs locking cramping or pins and needles is this another...

i never used to have trouble sleeping apart from suffering flushes but now i wak...

gossy

•12 years ago

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A USEFULL SITE

WWW.DISABILITYALLIANCE.ORG

jayjay1251

•12 years ago

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Anyone here who suffers with Ataxia also suffer form depression?, as a result of being ill or actual a symptom of Ataxia?

Limana68

•12 years ago

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Back Pain ? I get it in my lung areas left and right, behind shoulder blades, is this typical or not please, bad aches etc

Donnybluewayne

•12 years ago

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What is the correct procedure of blue badge use while visiting England or Wales?

I'm from Scotland where there is no limit to how long a Blue badge holder can park. I just stop, display my badge on the dashboard and leave the car without...

I'm from Scotland where there is no limit to how long a Blue badge holder can pa...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know how this new extra rent for an extra bedroom works?

I have heard that even in sheltered accommodation we will have to pay extra rent for having a 2 bedroom bungalow when there are just the 2 of us, even although...

I have heard that even in sheltered accommodation we will have to pay extra rent...

Razzy

•12 years ago

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Has anyone subscribed to the "Benefits and Work" website?

This website offers guides and assistance on claiming for ESA, DLA and PIP, but much of the information requires a subscription. I don't mind paying for...

This website offers guides and assistance on claiming for ESA, DLA and PIP, but ...

Wyndham

•12 years ago

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sway and rock

when im standing unaided i sway and rock its like im on a ship but im not

jayjay1251

•12 years ago

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welfare reform 2012

within this www.dwp.gov.uk/policy/welfare-reform/ legislation they are planning on getting rid of the appeals criteria we currently have

within this www.dwp.gov.uk/policy/welfare-reform/ legislation they are planning ...

jayjay1251

•12 years ago

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Change to PIP

As you are aware....next year DLA changes to PIP. I was awarded the higher rate for mobility in the middle of 2009 for an indefinite period.I have a car from...

As you are aware....next year DLA changes to PIP. I was awarded the higher rate...

lonesome

•12 years ago

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Are there any groups near wellingborough?

I dont go out anymore even to walk the dog, after a dog walker thought she would take my dog as she thought I was drunk. It would be nice to get out of the...

I dont go out anymore even to walk the dog, after a dog walker thought she would...

cclive35

•12 years ago

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feeling so tired

ive being sleeping more and more these 2 days my bowels had locked again , my wifes is telling me she wants to go out but i currently dont have the energy or...

ive being sleeping more and more these 2 days my bowels had locked again , my wi...

jayjay1251

•12 years ago

9 Replies

A "DWP" RANT

I have "CA", I have recently applied to the social fund for a community care grant because i want to buy an adjustable bed as i have trouble getting in/out of...

I have "CA", I have recently applied to the social fund for a community care gra...

Andy-C

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone had problems doing the hospital survey?

I was trying to explain of my good experiences as an in-patient at Glasgow Southern General Hospital but nothing really happens. Has anyone else tried the...

I was trying to explain of my good experiences as an in-patient at Glasgow South...

Hidden

•12 years ago

2 Replies

I have SCA 3. Does anyone also suffer from this Ataxia

jurgen

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Suggestions for polls, please!

Hi everyone We try and set a new poll about every month. Polls are questions with a choice of answers for the reader to choose a single or multiple...

Hi everyone We try and set a new poll about every month. Polls are questions...

HarryB

Administrator•12 years ago

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Does anyone on here have Episodic Ataxia?

I've met people with some of the more common types, but I have Episodic Ataxia and have never met anybody else with it. If anybody could help, it would be...

I've met people with some of the more common types, but I have Episodic Ataxia a...

mcrgirl90

•12 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - Ataxia UK | HealthUnlocked

Ataxia UK

All posts for August 2012

I am in need of some advice on ATAXIA... Please

what is happening to my hands? does everyone else have this symptom?

Make up

Does anyone suffer spells of dizziness?

travelling on public transport

Opening the door

National Insurance Contributions

Problems with the Health Unlocked site

how do you get tested for Ataxia?

Ataxia UK Branches and Support Groups

Any support groups for family+sufferers of friedriecks ataxix?????

Driving licence codes

Have you seen today's Daily Maial - page 48 (use link)

trouble sleeping

A USEFULL SITE

Anyone here who suffers with Ataxia also suffer form depression?, as a result of being ill or actual a symptom of Ataxia?

Back Pain ? I get it in my lung areas left and right, behind shoulder blades, is this typical or not please, bad aches etc

What is the correct procedure of blue badge use while visiting England or Wales?

Does anyone know how this new extra rent for an extra bedroom works?

Has anyone subscribed to the "Benefits and Work" website?

sway and rock

welfare reform 2012

Change to PIP

Are there any groups near wellingborough?

feeling so tired

A "DWP" RANT

Has anyone had problems doing the hospital survey?

I have SCA 3. Does anyone also suffer from this Ataxia

Suggestions for polls, please!

Does anyone on here have Episodic Ataxia?

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