Megan Marx Announces Heartbreaking Health Diagnosis

Australian TV star Marx has been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition that progressively affects movement..

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Marx said SCA6 specifically refers to problems with movement, co-ordination and balance. The disorder worsens over time.

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Marx shared that her gene test results showed she was positive for spinocerebellar ataxia SCA6.

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Marx convince her fans that despite the devastating news she is remaining cheerful and positive.

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Marx said after months of waiting for gene test results met with the neurologist on Friday.

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Marx had delayed testing for the condition after watching a close family member struggle with it.

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Marx father suffered with this illness he couldn’t swallow properly, walk or talk properly.

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Marx said it was hard watching her dad deal with the condition.

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Marx mother also has SCA6 she’s 70 and still doing super well just movement and speech are increasingly difficult.

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Marx said SCA6 symptoms usually begin at the age of 40-50 and most people need wheelchair when they are in their 60s.

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