Ataxia Cognition

[@bluecube7247]

I had serious cognitive declines occur with loss of coordination and visual spacial issues.... i have near zero working memory, i also lost communication and learning skillsets, memory storage and retrieval issues... The veterans ADMINISTRATION for 15 Years... never mentioned ATAXIA, called my issues just stress, mental health. Yesterday, i saw a civilian neurologist... gave my symptoms the name ataxia, got stiff person syndrome test today. I documented my struggles... for a decade and a half, with no answers, just gaining my own understanding.

[@Kim-bx1nz]

I have HOD from a potine stroke in the pons. I relate to everything you've said!

[@janineholc2373]

Awesome!

[@SCLEANAURA]

The symptoms of vitamin E deficiency include: Muscle Weakness: Weakness in muscles, particularly in the legs, can be a symptom of vitamin E deficiency. Coordination Difficulties: Impaired coordination and balance, leading to difficulty walking or moving smoothly. Numbness: Reduced sensation in the extremities, such as hands and feet. Vision Problems: Including retinitis pigmentosa, which can cause vision loss. Ataxia: A condition characterized by a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, often resulting in unsteady and clumsy movements. Peripheral Neuropathy: Damage to the peripheral nerves, which can lead to numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet. Ophthalmoplegia: Paralysis or weakness of the eye muscles. Ptosis: Drooping of the upper eyelid. Dysarthria: Difficulty in articulating speech. Hemolytic Anemia: A type of anemia where red blood cells break down prematurely. Cardiac Arrhythmias: Irregular heartbeats. Blindness: In severe cases, vitamin E deficiency can lead to blindness, particularly in infants and those with genetic conditions like Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency (AVED).

[@partyof9infl]

While vitamin E deficiency can mimic make the symptoms of ataxia, typically when someone is being seen for these symptoms the very first thing they do is an extensive blood panel which can confirm a deficiency or move on to the next possibility.