What is episodic ataxia?
Episodic ataxia is a recurrent condition that affects the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Some symptoms include, sporadic episodes of poor coordination and balance (ataxia), dizziness, and slurred speech. There are about 7 types of episodic ataxia.
How do members experience episodic ataxia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with episodic ataxia*
Common symptoms
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*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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Top treatments taken by people for episodic ataxia*
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Who has episodic ataxia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 12 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 25 |
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