Question 1

what can i do for fall prevention in spinocerebellar ataxia type 12 (sca12)?

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Safety aware : Always hold onto a stable structure. Install grab bars in the bathroom, railings at all stairs, use a walker for balance. See a physical therapist to,learn how to fall in a safer manner, and how to,get up after a fall. Wear a necklace that can call for help, should you fall. 
Be sure your shoes are tied properly. Move loose throw rugs to,avoid tripping. Use lights at night, to see hazards

Question 2

dx dysautonomia. breathing difficulties. does having both genes - spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (sca1)atxn1	rs697739	c	cc	+/+ mean something?

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Peut-etre ...  non: Dysautonomia is not normally associated with SCA.  It is smart to treat the dysautonomia symptoms.  Do you know to do this?  If that is going well, then I have no advice.

What is the reason you had testing for the SCA1 genes?  Do you have trouble walking, or does someone in your family have trouble walking?  If may be helpful to know.  For now though, this may have no significance.

Question 3

what's spinocerebellar ataxia?

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Archaic term and : Not used in academic settings due to confused terminology.  Was used to describe both hereditary and sporadic neurodegenerative ataxias, but now classify these based on genetic and molecular markers.  Amongst these, friedreich's ataxia, ataxia telangiectasia, sca 1-7, mitochondrial.
Ataxia is incoordination of movement due to cerebellar dysfunction.

Question 4

what can cause spinocerebellar ataxia?

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Variety of causes...: The causes of spinocerebellar ataxia span several pages, but can be categorized as:  hereditary, infectious, medication-related, alcohol-related, traumatic, vitamin deficiency related, etc.  The start of an evaluation for ataxia includes a detailed neurological exam by a movement disorder specialist and a brain MRI to see whether the cerebellum is indeed shrinking.

Question 5

who once discovered spinocerebellar ataxia?

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17 people at least: Since there are probably at least 17 varieties of spinocerebellar ataxia (of which friedreich's is the most famous) 17 discoverers (or more) probably exist. Why does this matter?

Question 6

what diseases are similar to spinocerebellar ataxia?

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Generic comments: Spinocerebellar ataxias are hereditary conditions, which may have features of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and even blend into pernicious anemia signs. . Other disorders can indeed be confused with SCA's.  However, most neurologists can skillfully sort out characteristics, and provide definitive conclusive testing to arrive at correct diagnosis.

Question 7

how does spinocerebellar ataxia affect the other systems?

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Too many to answer: The spinocerebellar ataxias (sca) are inherited conditions with ataxia & other symptoms. I believe that nearly 60 different scas currently identified. The different scas involve different genes and have different symptoms. Some may look parkinsonian.  Sca-17 has prominent dementia  without knowing which sca, this question is impossible to answer. A local movement disorder neurologist can help you.

Question 8

can you tell me how can spinocerebellar ataxia affect the other organ systems?

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Surely: Classic model is Freidrich's ataxia, associated with scoliosis, cardiomyopathy, retinitis pigments, hearing loss, and cataracts.  Another disorder. olivopontocerebellar ataxia might cause autonomic issues, such as orthostatic hypertension.  So, yes, we do encounter systemic associations with many of these disorders.

Question 9

anyone know what is a similar disease to motor neurone and spinocerebellar ataxia?

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Usually not similar: Motor neuron disease and spinocerebellar ataxia (sca) are very different diseases. The former affects motor neurons that control voluntary muscle activity, while the latter are a group (nearly 60 different ones currently) of disease that are progressive, degenerative, and affect coordination. Sca-36 does have ataxia in combination with motor neuron disease, but this is the exception not the rule.

Question 10

can there be any cure for spinocerebellar ataxia?

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Unfortunately no: Unfortunately, there is no cure for spinocerebellar ataxia.  Rehabilitation programs help people maintain function as the disease progresses.

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