Ataxia and Protein supplementation

Morning,

I am a thirtyish male with dominant ataxia (type unknown at the moment).

I can still work out at the gym in spite of an increase of my symptoms the past few years. My question is- Is it safe to use protein powder if you have ataxia? (as protein powders contain L-Glutamine)

I am seing my neurologist once again in a couple of months but thought i would post the question here as this board seems to be very informative.

Thank you

[sonu78]

Hi,
Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is an autosomal recessive, complex, multisystem disorder characterized by progressive neurologic impairment, cerebellar ataxia, variable immunodeficiency with susceptibility to sinopulmonary infections, impaired organ maturation, x-ray hypersensitivity, ocular and cutaneous telangiectasia, and a predisposition to malignancy.
Causes: The A-T gene has been localized to band 11q22-23.
The gene, called ATM (ataxia-telangiectasia mutated), is a member of a family of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase–related genes involved in cell cycle control, intracellular protein transport, and DNA damage response.

Loss of coordination (ataxia) may result from gluten sensitivity. This disease is known as gluten ataxia.
Hope it  has given some brief idea. If you are not suffering from sensitivity to gluten or  other proteins,then  there should be no restrictions.

[ottawa_male]

Hi thanks for your reply.

I'm autosomal dominant ataxia (hereditary), unknown type.  I would need genetic testing to know my SCA (type) which i guess would be a good idea. So I'm unsure of the gene involved .