HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Cerebellar Ataxia Tremor With Shingles

Hi, about 6 yrs past I had a case of shingles. One year later I had an acute attack of fevers, imbalance and motor problems, esp hands & legs. After 2 MRIs & blood work ALS, MS, Parkinson s, stroke, tumors, myasthenia gravis, lesions were ruled out. Since that time I ve improved & stabilized with what seems to be cerbellar tremor/ataxia. Causes like alcoholism or genetics seem remote. Acetyl L-carnitine helps my energy & related anxiety. I take no prescription drugs, am a 66 yr old male (5 9 , 145 lbs. )in otherwise excellent health. Might there be a link to shingles? Should I get a shingles vaccination?
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Report Abuse
Neurologist 's  Response
Hello,

I have noted your symptoms.l I agree that your cerebellar ataxia is most probably related to shingles.

Varicella zoster infection can cause acute cerebellitis- an inflammation of cerebellum, in which MRI brain could be normal.

You can take vaccination to prevent future episodes of infection.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Chickenpox


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Cerebellar Ataxia Tremor With Shingles

Hello, I have noted your symptoms.l I agree that your cerebellar ataxia is most probably related to shingles. Varicella zoster infection can cause acute cerebellitis- an inflammation of cerebellum, in which MRI brain could be normal. You can take vaccination to prevent future episodes of infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar