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Falling for no apparent reason: Any ideas?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Apr 3 10:14am | Replies (162)Comment receiving replies
My husband fell a lot , his legs just gave out. He had an MRI of his brain and was diagnosed with cerebellum ataxia. I thought he had Parkinson’s , but The dr at Washington university in saint louis , says not. His cerebellum is shrinking , caused by alcohol use over 60 years. He also has leg pain, which she says does not go along with ataxia. I want him to see a neurosurgeon . He refuses.🤣
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My husband also a big drinker had his legs give out. He was also given a diagnoses of Parkinson's. However, the second neurologist didn't think he had it. She ran several tests and the EMG test, for nerve & muscle health, showed that he had chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Well he stopped drinking, which was not easy, and is getting a monthly infusion of immunoglobulin. Now he is feeling better, no more falls. I think that the alcohol was a toxin and destroying his nerves and that lead to the falls. I hope I was able to help...good luck !