When you have Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), there’s a lot to learn and do. Find out what is, what kinds of therapies may help, and where to find support.

Affected children develop an unsteady gait (ataxia) followed several days later by lower extremity weakness that gradually moves up to involve the upper limbs.

Symptoms of ataxia include lack of coordination, unstable gait, difficulty balancing, swaying, slurring of speech, involuntary eye movements, difficulty swallowing and tremors.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Ataxic gait'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

Continuously ignoring the warning signs of vitamin B12 deficiency could lead to irreversible complications.

Apraxia and ataxia both have neurological involvement. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments in this article.

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Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the FXN gene and characterized by cardiomyopathy, gait ataxia and sensory loss, with cardiac complications the main ...