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I only learned about this disease by watching "One Litre of Tears", a Japanese series. It's based on the true story of Aya Kitou, a 15-year old girl diagnosed with Spinocerebellar Degeneration. You will slowly be experiencing difficulties in walking, talking, moving. If you try to grab something, you won't be able to know how far the object is. There are possibilities of you losing eyesight. Its like you had a stroke. They said its hard to have this because it will feel like prison -- you want to walk, but can't force your legs and feet to do so, or you want to speak but won't be able to move your tongue. :(
I hope you get well. Don't skip therapy and medicine. Keep the faith! ü
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I too live with the disease. It is very frustrating and painful; however, I, like you, try to focus on all that I have to be thankful for.
I recently found a version of exercise/therapy that I had never heard of before. Although, I think I remember using some similar aparatuses when I've done physical therapy for some of my multiple injuries. The exercises are done on what are referred to as "toning tables". If you are interested, look them up on the internet, to see if there are any facilities in your area. Or, you may be able to try some out at a therapy sight...I know you are able to purchase some combination styles for your home. The movements are done by moving parts of the table that move your body in a way that stimulates muscle tone. Your movements are completely passive, until you want to incorporate more activities such as hand or ankle weights or additional movements.
I could not walk without crutches when I first tried this method of exercise. And, I know it sounds ridiculous, but I limped out to my car after just one session. It has only gotten better over the past three weeks! I can walk without any assistance (slight limp), and I am using/awakening muscles that I have not been able to use for years! Somehow the tables force our muscles to do what healthy people's nerves direct their muscles to do. I am thrilled, and just thought I would share. Good luck!
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