Common problems in Friedreich’s ataxia are following
Diabetes is present in 10-20% of patients and less than 65% have some degree of insulin resistance.
Scoliosis is present in majority of patients (corrective surgery required in up to 50%).
Urinary symptoms are common in adult patients (urgency, sphincter dyssennergia).
Significant fatigue, impacting quality of life, is present in almost all patients.