What are the financial, emotional and social effects of friedreich's ataxia?

financial: life long illness requiring supportive care so ongoing costs
emotional: requires ongoing support
social: depending significantly on the severity of the illness

try to read it on www.mayoclinic.com or familydoctor.org, good luck

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