P A T I E N T E X P E R I E N C E – A T A X I A

NAME: Kymberly Graf

COUNTRY: Canada

AGE: 19

DIAGNOSIS: Spinocerebellar Ataxia 2

REASON FOR COMING FOR TREATMENT: The patient's family had a history of hereditary ataxia. She had suffered from the symptoms for around 6 years. Her condition had worsened to the extent that it was starting to affect her studies.

START OF TREATMENT: April 4, 2006 Umbilical Cord Stem Cell and Nerve Growth Factor Injections with Rehabilitation Therapy

BEFORE THE TREATMENT:

Video: Before

Physical symptoms included a lack of motor ability, specifically in walking, limb control and coordination. For example, the patient's parents described in detail her need to compose herself before and during walking, specifically when going down stairs, during which she would need to compose herself approximately "Every three steps." Lack of control in her hands had resulted in an inability to operate her computer, much less write with a pen. When catching a basketball in therapy, she would drop around 50% of the throws. In addition, her speech was deteriorating, she coughed excessively and would tire easily. Her father said her symptoms would increase in severity when she was tired.

AFTER THE TREATMENT:

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