A Practical Guide to Life with FA – a Column by Christina Cordaro

December 7, 2018February 6, 2019

How I Decreased Fatigue, Part 1: A Bed Fit for a Queen

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Editor’s note: This column discusses what has worked for Christina Logan, but others may not have the same results. First in a series. Recently, I implemented two major life ... Read more

November 30, 2018March 5, 2019

General Admission Tickets Can Be a Gamble for People with FA

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Thanks to Friedreich’s ataxia, I’m never more anxious than in an open crowd in a big space. While feeling hopeless and lost in space, a lot of mixed emotions ... Read more

November 16, 2018March 7, 2019

4 Tips for Preparing to Attend a Football Game

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Navigating huge crowds at major events can cause great anxiety. For example, going to an arena concert or an NFL football game can include encounters with crazy fans, rude ... Read more

November 9, 2018March 7, 2019

Find a Workplace that Treats Your Disabilities with Dignity

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In my hotel hospitality job, I can count on working long hours, multiple days in a row, and on holidays and weekends. I knew what I signed up for ... Read more

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

Don’t Let Fear of Missing Out Spoil Your Trip

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My husband Justin and I returned last week from our honeymoon in the Bahamas following our beautiful wedding on Oct. 20. I was determined that I wouldn’t let Friedreich’s ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 18, 2018

Never Fear Putting Yourself Out There

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This is the final countdown. The big day has finally come. Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 20, I am marrying the man of my dreams, Justin. These days, it is hard ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 11, 2018

How Friedreich’s Ataxia Brought Me Closer to My Faith

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My family and I have always been religious, with strong beliefs, faith, and morals. My mother is Catholic and raised my sister as such. My father, an Episcopalian, raised my ... Read more

October 5, 2018October 4, 2018

6 Tips to Prepare for rideATAXIA, the Big Bike Ride

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Sweaty palms, excitement, hope, and motivation — I’m preparing to be in position at the starting line at the rideATAXIA Philly event. The annual bike ride takes place in Southern ... Read more

September 28, 2018March 7, 2019

Before Dining Out, We Do Our Research

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Recently, I saw the following quote shared on social media. It stands out, particularly when I am making plans to go to various public places. “Ramps should be the standard. ... Read more

September 21, 2018March 7, 2019

Walk a Mile in an FAer’s Shoes

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Shoes are essential for making a statement on one’s wardrobe and personality. This is especially true for me as a young woman with Friedreich’s ataxia. I want to be ... Read more

September 14, 2018March 8, 2019

Don’t Judge Yourself for Needing Help

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The three-day Labor Day weekend often means relaxing and spending time with people you may not often see. This holiday, my fiancé Justin and I visited his hometown near ... Read more

August 31, 2018March 8, 2019

Tips for Traveling with Friedreich’s Ataxia

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When you plan a destination or a weekend getaway, it is wise to make travel and transportation arrangements and detail an itinerary of what you will do while on ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 23, 2018

My Favorite Age Is Now

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I know that birthdays can be tough for some patients living with Friedreich’s ataxia. It can be a reminder of how much this disease keeps taking from us each ... Read more

August 17, 2018August 16, 2018

An Introduction to a ‘Practical Guide to Life with FA’

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My name is Christina Logan, and doctors diagnosed me with the rare neuromuscular disorder Friedreich’s ataxia at the age of 21. I grew up in Holland, Pennsylvania, with my ... Read more