Cebellar Ataxia- life span?

Do people that have Acute Cebellar Ataxia ( caused from the flu). After they are well, what is their lifespan, usually?  Is it normal?

[AMO]

hi,

glad to   see you post here.
Can I ask , have you  or some one been ill and hav e ataxia?
if you wanntt to explain more that would bee helpful.

Do keep in mmine, the forum here is not a dr forum, patients supporting eachother.
I'm not so familiar with the acute type brough on by illness or injury.
I did a little search and did not see anything where from the acute ataxia itself would short ones life span. Maybe  if the underlying cause for the ataxia has reason to sshorten the life it would.
What hhas your doctor  said about it?

Many of the herediatry    types even do not shorten life span.
Complications like choking or falls could make    a higher riisk of doing so.

I hope  this helped at all and hear from you again.
Tak  e care, amo

[bionicme]

Hi

I have some form of Cerebellar Ataxia. Its not fully diagnosed yet but its suspected its hereditary. I've only experienced symptoms which effect me for about 4 years now (I'm 24). My Doctor is still trying to come up with a way/treatment to help me, I've had loads of tests! Have you had an ECG? This was one of the first tests I had (it came back normal :)).As yours was brought on by the flu I don't see why it should shorten your life span., I certainly don't consider mine to be shortened!

bionicme

[Saff786]

My own cerebellar ataxia has been with me for the past 26 years. It's shown no signs of abatement, though I have gradually grown accustomed to living with it, with help, ofcourse.

[AMO]

Hi Saff and welcome t o the Ataxia  Froum,

It   always is a bummer to need to welcome a new poster, but  glad you have .
I understand the learninng to live with all   that comes with Ataxia!  Sometimes  I have to stop myself  and realiize how adapting we are.
when I f irstt saw my 'dizzy'  doctor and she  told me it will not get better I thought surely she was wronng because I was young strong and healthy! LOL Little did I know back then.

The dizziiness alone can be gruesome, right?
Do you know what type of Ataxia you have?
It  sounds like you have a good support system.

I  had been through alot of the gene tests manyy years ago, but they  came  back negative. Since there aare many more identified I entertain the thouught of maybe having the newer ones done.

I hope you are feeling ;well; today and feel free  to post again, we like  to hear  from you.
Amo

[Saff786]

I have Acute Cerebellar Ataxia that came with Severe, Diffuse Traumatic Brain Injury resulting in 3 months of complete coma.

[Saff786]

...............while I live and have my senses about myself, I might as well try to  live as full a life as i possibly can and I do indeed have the best family around mashaAllah(Thank God.) May I be able to spend my time on earth as a capable, cognizant and kind Muslim, InshaAllah(God Willing)

[AMO]

Hi Saff,
Welcome to the forum.
I'm sorryy to know you have this challenging illness. I alwayys say iit is not for the faint of heart because a person has to be tough to deal with it.

If you care to tell  your story, that is what we are here  for, support!
I  imagine those around you were  very worried and scared   while you were so ill,
I personally  do not know  anyone who's Cerebellar Ataxia is   cause   of TBI.  I aminterested what doctor say  of recovery for you.

I hope this is a good day for you, Amo

[Saff786]

Today, like all other days is good for me, since it brings me a day closer to the end of this daily struggle called life. My form of ataxia, i.e. acute cerebellar ataxia has been diagnosed to be degenerative(it's supposed to get worse overtime) however, Alhamdolillah I still walk and talk fine, for myself at least, am engaged to be married shortly, and most importantly: has rebuffed physicians time and again as regards my potential and actions. May God Bless all my family for their kindness, perseverance and continued support: I could NEVER have been where I am today, without Allah's Blessings.