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Ways around a handicap

Did other people with Ataxia find different ways to overcome difficulties? Some things are lost for good but many small things in the house can be done...

Did other people with Ataxia find different ways to overcome difficulties? Some ...

klazien

•3 years ago

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To sit upright is exhausting

Hello, I have SCA 6. Recently I’ve noticed sitting upright in a chair makes me very tired after 2 hours. When a side sit body leaning to left I’m not getting...

Hello, I have SCA 6. Recently I’ve noticed sitting upright in a chair makes me ...

Mneutz

•3 years ago

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Local specialists

Can anyone recommend a more local to me (GU47 postcode) specialist or even a GP that has a small understanding and demonstrates empathy toward ataxia patients....

Can anyone recommend a more local to me (GU47 postcode) specialist or even a GP ...

penelope2

•3 years ago

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Holiday advice

Can anyone recommend a good (probably 4*) seaside hotel with: No steps at entrance (unless there’s a rail) Easy access to a promenade or even pathway (no busy...

Can anyone recommend a good (probably 4*) seaside hotel with: No steps at entran...

Libra7

•3 years ago

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Job

Because of balance, tremors and coordination problems I might have to give up job as a brain surgeon, my last few operations didn’t go very well. One now...

Because of balance, tremors and coordination problems I might have to give up jo...

paul456

•3 years ago

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MRI for Cerebellar degeneration and back pain - anyone else experienced uncontrollable tremors!

I found my MRI today so painful on my body trying to keep still it lasted more than an hour the last one was ten years ago and I don’t remember feeling...

I found my MRI today so painful on my body trying to keep still it lasted more t...

Sphinx21

•3 years ago

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5 Week after AstraZeneca vaccine and still feeling unwell.

I am a 50 year old woman with no known health issues. I take no medications and I exercise regularly. Since taking the vaccine I suffer from headaches daily, I...

I am a 50 year old woman with no known health issues. I take no medications and ...

DChad

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Medication?

Medication I am prescribed pregablin 200mg 3 times per day (max available dose). Also, codrydomol 30/500mg 8 per day...I wake up in pain and go to sleep in...

Medication I am prescribed pregablin 200mg 3 times per day (max available dose)...

Lucycord123

•3 years ago

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changed diagnoses

been told i have ataxia for 5 years but they think i have primary lateral sclerosis, is there anyone out there with the same

been told i have ataxia for 5 years but they think i have primary lateral sclero...

golfingsue

•3 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - Ataxia UK | HealthUnlocked

Ataxia UK

All posts for August 2021

Ways around a handicap

To sit upright is exhausting

Local specialists

Holiday advice

Job

MRI for Cerebellar degeneration and back pain - anyone else experienced uncontrollable tremors!

5 Week after AstraZeneca vaccine and still feeling unwell.

Medication?

changed diagnoses

Search posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

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