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Surprise, AZ

I’ve been dealing with this crap since late March. Been having trouble with fine motor skills, balance, coordination and walking. Trouble with sequencing. I’m currently in physical therapy.

June 20, 2025
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A MyMSTeam Member

Ataxia was what got me diagnosed :) I loose balance sometimes so I go back to pt

July 28, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes, dealing with since going SPMS

June 20, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member One of the symptoms that sent me to the ER was ataxia. I was walking like a drunk person and had no balance. I tried physical therapy, which helped minimally. I use a walker whenever I go out of the house because I still have no balance and can tip over at anytime without notice. So I think in my case I will have to live with this. Hopefully physical therapy can help you.

June 20, 2025
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Common symptoms of ataxia in MS include
- Balance and coordination problems
- Vision issues (may become blurry during exercise)
- Difficulty with walking
- Problems with muscle movement control
- Fatigue during activities Physical therapy treatment for ataxia typically involves
- Guided exercise programs focused on Show Full Answer

Common symptoms of ataxia in MS include:
- Balance and coordination problems
- Vision issues (may become blurry during exercise)
- Difficulty with walking
- Problems with muscle movement control
- Fatigue during activities Physical therapy treatment for ataxia typically involves:
- Guided exercise programs focused on strength training
- Balance and coordination exercises
- Use of assistive devices like canes, walkers, or braces
- Careful pacing to avoid overexertion
- Occupational therapy for daily activities
- Speech therapy if needed for swallowing/talking

Remember to work closely with your physical therapist to develop a program that matches your abilities and takes breaks to prevent overheating during exercises.

June 20, 2025

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