A Patient’s Journey: Friedreich ataxia

A Patient’s Journey: Friedreich ataxia. Peter Gibilisco, research fellow, patient, Adam P Vogel, senior research fellow; BMJ 2013; 347 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f7062 (Published 3 December 2013)

This patient describes his experience of Friedreich ataxia, from diagnosis at 14 years old to being confined to a wheelchair for nearly 30 years and developing serious problems with speech and swallowing.

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