Val Moore
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        Dear Sue,  I do not know what truncal ataxia is.  I have posted a message about my mother today and wonder if it may be the same thing?  Would be happy to share any info I get if we are talking about the same disorder here.  My mother is 81 by the way - too old for Freiderichs, but not I think for "cerebellar ataxia".   Onset has been v recent - loss of balance, floor feels spongy.  I know NOTHING about this though.  Any sources?    Val