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Wheelchairs

I am becoming increasingly unsteady, even with my husbands support, when we go out and I am afraid of falling due to my ataxia; especially if he has to go off...

I am becoming increasingly unsteady, even with my husbands support, when we go o...

SharonPS

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Speech sca 6

Has anyone speech deteriorated quite quickly within a year. My mil seems to have going to do more blood tests to see why . How would blood tests help x

Has anyone speech deteriorated quite quickly within a year. My mil seems to have...

lola261184

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Cordless vacuum cleaner

Does anyone find it helpful to use a cordless vacuum cleaner? I live on my own and even though I use a rollator I still do my own hoovering. I have a cylinder...

Does anyone find it helpful to use a cordless vacuum cleaner? I live on my own a...

ConantheLibrarian

•7 years ago

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Operation warning

Sorry the previous post has just reminded me. I am sure they are much more aware today but back in 1995 they were not. My Dad died after a routine operation....

Sorry the previous post has just reminded me. I am sure they are much more aware...

Litty

•7 years ago

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With SCA TYPE 3 SINCE 2009

Since than I'm still able to walk with a single stick, but now I walk with difficulty with the help of four-frame walker.

Since than I'm still able to walk with a single stick, but now I walk with diffi...

latan

•7 years ago

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Cerrebular ataxia

Hello everyone , my father has been suffering from ataxia since 3 years almost. I heard about this balancewear vest. Is there any oppertunity to avail the vest...

Hello everyone , my father has been suffering from ataxia since 3 years almost. ...

Sarmad25

•7 years ago

5 Replies

DVLA Driving Assessment

Hi All. My friend who has cerebellar ataxia, has to go for a driving assessment test sometime soon. Could anyone advise what kind of things he may have to do...

Hi All. My friend who has cerebellar ataxia, has to go for a driving assessment ...

sammie62king

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Bread

Although I've been a member for a while haven't posted for years Have tried several different gluten free breads But tend to go without looking for new one...

Although I've been a member for a while haven't posted for years Have tried seve...

Pigeon

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Website Survey

Ataxia UK is always trying to improve how we interact with our supporters, and you can help us in this by completing a short survey about your experience of...

Ataxia UK is always trying to improve how we interact with our supporters, and y...

Olly81

•7 years ago

2 Replies

cerebellar ataxia

Hi all I'm Sue and was diagnosed last March my balance and tremors are getting worse and my confidence in walking on my own is seriously diminished. At...

Hi all I'm Sue and was diagnosed last March my balance and tremors are getting ...

suzieg56

•7 years ago

31 Replies

RENS H

Has anyone heard of this, to do with the treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia. What is it? Is it a scam? Saw it on Facebook....lol!

Has anyone heard of this, to do with the treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia. What...

flawlesssFayx

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Cerebellar ataxia through gluten intolerance ?

I'm new here, my name is John Dobson, I'm retired age 70 and my wife and I recently moved to a bungalow in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire from a 2-storey...

I'm new here, my name is John Dobson, I'm retired age 70 and my wife and I rece...

Poweruser

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Recently diagnosed with possible sca

Hello everyone. I'm a 45 years old dad with 2 lovely daughters aged 16 and 13. My grandmother had weak legs and was immobile around the age of 55-65. My mom...

Hello everyone. I'm a 45 years old dad with 2 lovely daughters aged 16 and 13. M...

GingerRoxy

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Friedrich's ataxia

I was diagnosed 20years ago with late onset friedrich's ataxia. Interested to know how common this is.

I was diagnosed 20years ago with late onset friedrich's ataxia. Interested to kn...

Cabena

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Muscle cramps

Hi, A about a year ago my 47 year old sister was tested positive for SCA1. I was negative. She is still taking it rather badly and I am trying to support her....

Hi, A about a year ago my 47 year old sister was tested positive for SCA1. I wa...

Lynn2631

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Is there anything for my dizziness?

I have progressive c.a but when I received a copy of the letter my neurologist sent to my g.p It said I have Probable Multiple System Atrophy C.A is this the...

I have progressive c.a but when I received a copy of the letter my neurologist s...

stjamesangel

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Results

I have had the results of my lumbar puncture, which doesn't show any significant abnormalities. My MRI is the same and CT scans blood tests etc. My...

I have had the results of my lumbar puncture, which doesn't show any significa...

pollybanana

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Spa Day

I have SCA7, am blind and in a wheelchair, and have speech and dexterity difficulties. However, one of my close friends is donating an amount of money to...

I have SCA7, am blind and in a wheelchair, and have speech and dexterity difficu...

patriciagrant

•7 years ago

7 Replies

How do l leave this group

VivienMeeson1

•7 years ago

4 Replies

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Posts - Ataxia UK | HealthUnlocked

Ataxia UK

All posts for July 2017

Wheelchairs

Speech sca 6

Cordless vacuum cleaner

Operation warning

With SCA TYPE 3 SINCE 2009

Cerrebular ataxia

DVLA Driving Assessment

Bread

Website Survey

cerebellar ataxia

RENS H

Cerebellar ataxia through gluten intolerance ?

Recently diagnosed with possible sca

Friedrich's ataxia

Muscle cramps

Is there anything for my dizziness?

Results

Spa Day

How do l leave this group

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Latest poll

How long have you or your relative/friend been diagnosed with ataxia?

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