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*

*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 episodic ataxia*

Who has episodic ataxia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 3
40s 2
50s 5
60s 13
70+ 11

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 23