Experiences with

Ataxic gait

In the past, probably more than a year ago, I used to get this forum on a daily basis. Then, inexplicably, it suddenly stopped. Every time after a fall or even a mild sickness, my Cerebellar Ataxia gets a bit worse but after the heart failure had half e year ago, my very frequent migraines stopped.

I have SCA 6 and nystagmus as one of my symptoms. I’m increasingly having difficulties with this when walking as it exacerbates the poor balance problem. I’m currently taking Gabapentin and have been doing so for a number of years. It’s been suggested by a healthcare professional that for the nystagmus

Recently I have been having really sore knees when walking. Does anyone else have this with Ataxia? Have a great day!

Hi My first post. I was diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia in February. I count myself as being fortunate that I was 77 years old and lets face it, its a lucky soul who hasn't got some ailment by that age and learning my condition could have affected me decades earlier. My legs, speech and handwriting

I’ve picked up a lot of tips and advice from you lovely people in this community and am hoping for some on this subject. My husband was initially diagnosed ( as many others have been) with MS. Twenty years on an MRI proved it not to be the case and he was referred to Queens and diagnosed with Idiopathic

I have been diagnosed with Idiopathic Cerebellum Ataxia for 6 years . My consultant recently arranged for a TG6 test at Sheffield hospital . The result came back as mildly positive ( 4.2 with 4.0 as normal ) As I understand it , a strict gluten free diet should remove antibodies from the body preventing

I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Cerebellar Ataxia in 2018 and had all the usual tests which proved negative . My neurologist in Aberdeen recently managed to arrange a TG6 blood test in Sheffield . The result was 4.2 U/ML , and a result >4 is positive.I have none of the usual symptoms of celiac disease

Hi all. I urge anyone who has not yet been diagnosed with a particular type of ataxia , so idiopathic of unknown cause, which means they do not know what is causing it. To contact Sheffield and see if you can participate in a new study into gluten ataxia. Although a gluten free diet will not cure ataxia

🙂People in the UK Improving diagnosis and management of Gluten ataxia Ataxia UK, Coeliac UK, and the Sheffield Hospitals Charity have awarded funding to Professor Marios Hadjivassiliou and colleagues at the Sheffield Ataxia Centre, for a research project to help improve the diagnosis and management

I have a COMPEX SP8.0 (it is not cheap, and it is the best EMS on the market) and it can be adjusted based on its measurement of the muscles. I am not taking any half measures when dealing with my SCA3. I do not go to maximum EMS levels as this can cause later discomfort. However, with regular use I

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I am very confused - what kind of care package do people with ataxia have - I need everyone help - I tell care manager that I have a mobility disability and they can't seem to understand - they are so used to dealing with dementia and ms and have no idea what ataxia is - it doesn't matter how many times

If you or someone you know has a genetically confirmed diagnosis of Autosomal Recessive Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type-17 (SCAR17), you could take part in a new survey about starting a family. The charity Genetic Alliance UK, of which Ataxia UK is a member, are currently sharing a consultation survey

Once I had my MRI I was diagnosed with a Meningioma Brain Tumour which was causing my Ataxic Gait. I was going to leave this group as it felt wrong as that is not what I have. Some really kind people asked me to stay and keep in touch on here. I had my surgery 3 Feb 2022.

HU can be so informative providing desperate people with hope that is not provided by doctors, neurologists and the medical professionals, so I mean the NHS!!!!I know this is controversial with many but unfortunately those of us who are under the London or Sheffield clinic have taken so long to get there

Hello to all members of the ataxia community , I actually was not diagnosed with ataxia in a classical sense, because my brain MRI did not show any shrinking or atrophy of cerebellum, but my gait has all ataxic symptoms as I am very wobbly and my gait became even swaying.

Just want to make it clear that having gluten ataxia and then going gluten free is not a cure. For many there is still no medication and only if you don't respond to a gluten free diet are you offered anything.A gluten free diet and a healthy eating approach along with regular exercise helps. I also

Hi all Hope you are all well. How disabled do we get with Ataxia I know it has a lot of dependencies but just wondering if Ataxia suffers need help with showers and baths etc. I’m coming to a point where I have to make some big decisions so just after any help to make the decisions a bit easier to

I had an mri in January which identified significant cerebellum atrophy and diagnosed with progressive cerebellar ataxia. I am going through testing to try and identify the cause but all negative so far. I would like to try to get a holiday , am using Nordic poles and have a four wheeler. I’m wondering

gait became normal, and/or vibratory sensation that was completely absent at least in the ankles prior to therapy became easily detectable within 6 months of treatment."