Publications related to Health |
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| Alternative therapies | |
| Many people with long-term conditions are interested in alternative therapies. While there is no research proving that a particular therapy is effective for people with ataxia, anecdotal evidence suggests that some people find alternative therapies helpful for easing symptoms or for relaxation. |  |
| Medicine Development and Clinical Trials | |
| This document explains the process of medicines development and clinical trials | |
| Brain & organ donation | |
| Deciding to leave your brain to medical research after your death can help scientists learn more about neurological conditions and help other people after you are gone. | |
| Pain in ataxia |
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| This document explains more about causes and management of pain whilst pain is not conventionally directly linked with ataxia, it can still a real problem for many people. |
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| Pregnancy in Friedreich's ataxia | |
| Pregnancy and Friedreich’s ataxia: Leaflet produced by Ataxia UK and the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance | |
| Prescription Charges | |
| If you are taking regular medication and paying for your prescriptions, you may eligible for discounts which can make a big difference to your finances. |
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| Named Patient Medication | |
| Occasionally a medicine can be prescribed that is unlicensed. eg. when there is a special need for a medicine and there is no existing alternative | |
| Sight Problems |
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| Some people with ataxia experience problems with vision. Ataxia UK’s Research Projects Manager Dr Julie Greenfield reported on a conference on neurological sight problems at the Glaxo Neurological Centre in Liverpool. | |
| Swallowing and speech | |
| People with ataxia often have difficulties with swallowing and speech. This leaflet explains the reasons, and suggests how some problems may be alleviated. | |
| Touch therapy |
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| A report on the results of the Training & support programme at Coventry University | |
| Genetics and ataxia | |
| Some types of cerebellar ataxia are inherited and some are not. This leaflet has been written to provide information on the inherited ataxias. If after reading this leaflet you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the Ataxia UK office. |
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| BMJ paper on the ataxias | |
| Ataxia on BMJ Oct 2005 | |
| Drs' Q & A 2008-2010 | |
| Download the compliation of the Doctors' Question and Answers from the last three consequtive years | |
| Neurologist list | |
| Download a list of neurologists with an interest in ataxia | |
