Question 1

how was friedreich's ataxia found?

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Ataxia: Its a hereditary ataxia.You will need genetic (DNA) study.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of friedreich's ataxia?

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Ataxia: The first symptom to appear is usually difficulty walking. The ataxia gradually worsens and slowly spreads to the arms and the trunk. There is often loss of sensation in the extremities, which may spread to other parts of the body. Slowness and slurring of speech develops and can get progressively worse. Many people with later stages of friedreich’s ataxia develop hearing and vision loss.

Question 3

how do people live if they have friedreich's ataxia?

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Making adjustments: Although progressive, this condition is usually only slowly progressive. This allows sufferers to learn tricks to adapt themselves, alter their environments, educate their friends & families about what to expect & how to assist them. Balance and lower extremity weakness are the main issues which can be compensated.

Question 4

what is friedreich ataxia?

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Nervous system prob: Its an inherited disease that causes damage to the nervous system which can cause many problems which include difficulty with walking, speaking, seeing and causes severe muscle weakness as well.

Question 5

what is the treatment for friedreich's ataxia?

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Frederick's ataxia : Idebenone is medicine approved in canada, none in usa. Other tx include surgical placement of metal rod in spine, treating heart complications ex. Digoxin, physical therapy, occupational therapy.

Question 6

q. is it safe to masburate during friedreich's ataxia ??

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Yes: Just don't attempt while driving or in public

Question 7

q. how many times is it safe to masburate during friedreich's ataxia (in one day)??

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No relation: there is no relation with respect to fried ricks ataxia and how many times that is safe to masturbate.

Question 8

how could you get 13 y old who is diagnosed with friedreichs ataxia to  feel good about himself?

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Counseling: The child must be made to understand that gait disturbance (& other associated symptoms if any) do not define his value as a person. This is a difficult time in any person's life, even if perfectly healthy. Supportive home environment from family & close friends. Psychologic counseling is almost certainly needed &  possibly antidepressants.

Question 9

what sort of disorder is friedreich ataxia?

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Friedreich's Ataxia: Friedreich's ataxia is a rare inherited disease that causes nervous system damage and movement problems. It usually begins in childhood and leads to impaired muscle coordination (ataxia) that worsens over time. The spinal cord and peripheral nerves degenerate, becoming thinner. The cerebellum, part of the brain that coordinates balance and movement, also degenerates to a lesser extent.

Question 10

what treatment is best for friedreichs ataxia?

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Prevention: Fa is the most common hereditary ataxia. It is due in most to trinucleotide repeat expansions in the first intron of the frataxin gene resulting in a deficiency of the protein.Treament is symptomatic of the many associated complications. Molecular analysis is essential to prevent its occurrence in subsequent generations.

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