Table 1:
FXTAS clinical and molecular findings.
Medical History/Clinical Findings | Age at Onset of Symptoms (years) |
---|---|
Generalized Anxiety | 10 |
Bulimia | 14 |
Migraines | 16 |
FXPOI | 27 |
Major Depressive Disorder | 30 |
Dizziness and vertigo | 34 |
Hypotdyroidism | 34 |
Fibromyalgia | 34 |
Chronic Pain | 34 |
Tingling and numbness | 39 |
Memory problems | 47 |
Handwriting problems | 47 |
Balance problem | 47 |
Swallowing problem | 47 |
Tremor | 48 |
Hearing loss | 53 |
Neurological Exam | Severity of Symptoms |
Right upper extremity | Intention tremor (+++) |
Postural tremor (++) | |
Intention tremor(+) | |
Left upper extremity | Postural tremor (+) |
Molecular Tests | Results |
Fragile X DNA test (CGG repeats) | 93 |
FMR1 mRNA level (times normal) | 3.71 |
Diagnosis | |
FXTAS diagnosis | Probable |
FXTAS stage | 4 |