Cerebellum degeneration

Posted By Sheri on December 15, 1998 at 01:06:38:







What is the difference in cerebellum degeneration and cerebellar Ataxia?
What causes cerebellum degeneration?  There is no family history of this disease.  There is no alcohol or drug related information to consider and it is not cancer related.  What type of viral diseases can be related?  If it is Vitamin E deficiency does the increase intake of Vitamin E make the complications go away?  Is it possible that a severe blow to the back of the head years prior to the on set of complication a possible cause?
My father is 59 years old and two years ago was told he has cerebellum degeration.  We are looking for the possible cause.  Any help you can give us is greatly appreciated.