Tyler has been diagnosed with several severe complex medical diseases. His current list of diagnoses are: Friedrich's Ataxia, Cardiomyopathy (HCM & DCM), Autism, ADHD, SPD and a few other minor things :)
For more information on his most serious diagnosis, Friedrich's Ataxia, click here. In short:
What is Friedreich's Ataxia?
Description
Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is a rare, genetic, neurodegenerative, multi-system, life-shortening disorder. About one in 50,000 people in the United States have Friedreich's ataxia. Onset of
symptoms is usually between the ages of 5 and 15, sometimes even earlier and sometimes significantly later. The course of the disorder is progressive. Most young people diagnosed with FRDA require mobility aids such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair by their teens or early 20s.
Symptoms
- muscle weakness and loss of coordination (ataxia) in the arms and legs
- vision impairment, hearing loss, and slurred speech
- aggressive scoliosis (curvature of the spine)
- diabetes mellitus or carbohydrate intolerance
- a serious heart condition (enlarged heart — hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
These symptoms reflect the death of cells in certain parts of the nervous system. The mental capabilities of people coping with Friedreich's ataxia, however, remain completely intact. For most, progressive loss of muscle strength and control leads to motor incapacitation and the full-time use of a wheelchair by the late teens or early twenties. Many require surgery for their scoliosis. There are currently no treatments or cures.
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