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Spinocerebellar ataxia is is a progressive, degenerative, genetic disease with multiple types which are characterized by slowly progressive incoordination of gait and often associated with poor coordination of hands, speech, and eye movements.
How do members experience spinocerebellar ataxia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spinocerebellar ataxia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for spinocerebellar ataxia*
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Spinocerebellar ataxia is is a progressive, degenerative, genetic disease with multiple types which are characterized by slowly progressive incoordination of gait and often associated with poor coordination of hands, speech, and eye movements.
Common symptoms reported by people with spinocerebellar ataxia
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for spinocerebellar ataxia
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Compare treatments taken by people with spinocerebellar ataxia
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Got a question about living with spinocerebellar ataxia? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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