by Jennifer Gasner | Apr 12, 2022 | Friedreich’s Ataxia, Jennifer Gasner, Who I Am
It’s been two years of caution, two years of celebrating my birthday on Zoom, and two years of not going to trivia night at my local brewery. I want to go out, but I can’t because mask mandates are gone. Not having to wear a mask may be a small thing to many, but it’s...
by Jennifer Gasner | Mar 8, 2022 | Jennifer Gasner
Not only do I have Friedreich’s Ataxia, but I also have Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The medication I take for the MS compromises my immunity. According to my neurologist, the drug has not been linked to higher instances of Covid-19. Maybe that knowledge, the fact I have...
by Jennifer Gasner | Feb 28, 2022 | Jennifer Gasner
Having Friedreich’s ataxia makes me unique, and I am one of 20,000 people in the world living with FA. Despite the extraordinary context of my life, I dare to call it ordinary. I am crabby in the morning until my first cup of coffee; I shower, get dressed, take my...
by Jennifer Gasner | Jan 11, 2022 | Jennifer Gasner
“Fred’s tax, what?” The nurse stood over me as I sat in the exam room. I giggled and rolled my eyes. Time to educate another medical professional. I drew up my breath to be sure my voice was clear. “Friedreich’s Ataxia.” The mouse-like woman’s face was blank like she...
by Jennifer Gasner | Jan 4, 2022 | Jennifer Gasner
Welcome to my website and my first blog post! First let me tell you a bit about me I grew up in the an ‘80s—I couldn’t get enough of Molly Ringwald or Duran Duran. I’m originally from Wisconsin and love cheese and the Packers. When I was 17, I was diagnosed with a...
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