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What Is Prognosis For Cerebellar Ataxia With No Medication?
My wife is diagnosed as suffering from Cerebellar Ataxia for the past eight months. No improvement in her since that time. She is bed-ridden and practically has no control on movement of any organ of the body. Doctors have got all possible tests done including genetic study for SCA which has no confirmation. She is under no medication. Suggest some course of action please!
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
Hi,
Unfortunately, a diagnosis of cerebellar ataxia is made on clinical grounds, which can be supported by genetic studies which may elucidate the specific TYPE she could be suffering from, however, no medication is currently available to treat the condition.
Depending upon her other symptoms such as headaches (if associated), eye movement abnormalities (if associated), dizziness there could be medications to treat or ameliorate.
Also, laboratory analysis could be performed to rule out things such as B12, D deficiencies, as well as heavy metal toxicities.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dariush Saghafi,
Neurologist
Unfortunately, a diagnosis of cerebellar ataxia is made on clinical grounds, which can be supported by genetic studies which may elucidate the specific TYPE she could be suffering from, however, no medication is currently available to treat the condition.
Depending upon her other symptoms such as headaches (if associated), eye movement abnormalities (if associated), dizziness there could be medications to treat or ameliorate.
Also, laboratory analysis could be performed to rule out things such as B12, D deficiencies, as well as heavy metal toxicities.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dariush Saghafi,
Neurologist
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