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Senator Gerard informs chamber of episodic ataxia diagnosis, asks colleagues to note possible symptoms

2149398 · January 21, 2025
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Senator Gerard disclosed on the Senate floor that he has a rare condition called episodic ataxia that can affect his gait, speech and vision, and asked colleagues to be aware rather than assume intoxication if symptoms appear.

Senator Gerard told colleagues on the Senate floor that he has a rare medical condition called episodic ataxia that can, at times, affect his walking, speech and vision.

“It's called episodic…

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