During her early 20s Megan Pask-Walker lived a normal and happy life filled with activities and social events. She loved running 10ks, going to live music gigs and going out for a drink with her friends - just like most young women her age.
But, in 2022, she received a diagnosis that would change her life forever and prevent her from doing almost all the pastimes she once loved. The 27-year-old from Caerphilly was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxias, a very rare condition that often doesn't begin until adulthood.
It causes a plethora of symptoms including balance, coordination, slurred speech, muscle stiffness and pain, memory loss and slow eye movement. Megan is now trying to raise awareness of her diagnosis so others feel less alone and understand what it is like to live with a largely hidden disability.
