I am 61 and have been diagnosed with cerebellum ataxia. What is the lifespan of this disease. I know there is no cure or medication that will help me. As time goes on I realize it will take over my body. with in 4 yrs I can not walk without a wheel walker and my balance is so bad I need assistance when without the walker on wheels. I am starting to have slurred speech and now my younger sister is starting to get the same symptoms just out of the blue. It gives me an empty feeling not knowing what can become of my life. I am a positive person but I truly need to know more information on this disease to satisfy myself and my sister. If you will give us some answers on this matter we would be so greatful. We do have doctors but they never gave any info on this subject to really learn more about it. We are both the type to put it straight in our mind that what is happening is what it is and we take it day by day. We are easy going and just want to evaluate what is in store for our future years. Preparing our mind for what is coming is important for us and our families. If you could give us some insight on this rare disease it would be of great help to us for setting our minds up in the future. Just in four years time I have really seen a big change in my body and walking and speech. I will be anxious to recieve your reply. Thanks for helping me. Vickie Welsh I just wasted my time and yours......it was never mentioned in the begining that there would be a charge. I am unable to pay out anymore on doctors. After paying out 5,000.oo a year for me and and same amount for my husband. I m sure you can understand that I am strugglling enough trying to pay for medical bills as it is. So sorry to have bothered you just was looking for some other doctors advice as a 2nd opinion. Thanks for reading what I had to say. Have a great spring.