The Signs & Symptoms of Friedreich's Ataxia are:
•loss of coordination (ataxia) in the arms and legs
•fatigue - energy deprivation and muscle loss
•vision impairment, hearing loss, and slurred speech
•aggressive scoliosis (curvature of the spine)
•diabetes mellitus (insulin - dependent, in most cases)
•serious heart conditions, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrthymias