Cerebellum atrophy with no known cause

Have you been tested for Arnold Chiari Malformation?

Two years ago I was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The MRI showed moderate atrophy of the Cerebellum. My balance (gait) is bad. I now use a cane or walker. I’ve become apathetic about most things.
Today I started a second round of brain testing. I had an MRI & MRA this afternoon.
The possibility that I have vascular dementia is high because I have several autoimmune diseases which inflame my arteries.

Anyone else have atrophy in the brain because of inflammation from an autoimmune disease?

Two years ago I was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The MRI showed moderate atrophy of the Cerebellum. My balance (gait) is bad. I now use a cane or walker. I’ve become apathetic about most things.
Today I started a second round of brain testing. I had an MRI & MRA this afternoon.
The possibility that I have vascular dementia is high because I have several autoimmune diseases which inflame my arteries.

Anyone else have atrophy in the brain because of inflammation from an autoimmune disease?

Did you check for SS?

Two years ago I was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The MRI showed moderate atrophy of the Cerebellum. My balance (gait) is bad. I now use a cane or walker. I’ve become apathetic about most things.
Today I started a second round of brain testing. I had an MRI & MRA this afternoon.
The possibility that I have vascular dementia is high because I have several autoimmune diseases which inflame my arteries.

Anyone else have atrophy in the brain because of inflammation from an autoimmune disease?

Superficial Siderosis. Dr. Kumar and Dr Marsh.

@stevegrinstead The symptoms as described by @SusanEllen66 do not match up with Superficial Siderosis.

Superficial Siderosis. Dr. Kumar and Dr Marsh.

@stevegrinstead I noticed that you have suggested this diagnosis to other members on Connect as well. Have you been diagnosed?

For others who may not be familiar, superficial siderosis is a rare chronic progressive neurological dysfunction characterized by classical triad of symptoms consisting of sensorineural hearing loss, cerebellar ataxia, and myelopathy.

Given this is a rare dysfunction, I am wondering if you would consider sharing your experience in a new discussion so that if anyone else can relate, they can share experiences with you.

@stevegrinstead I noticed that you have suggested this diagnosis to other members on Connect as well. Have you been diagnosed?

For others who may not be familiar, superficial siderosis is a rare chronic progressive neurological dysfunction characterized by classical triad of symptoms consisting of sensorineural hearing loss, cerebellar ataxia, and myelopathy.

Given this is a rare dysfunction, I am wondering if you would consider sharing your experience in a new discussion so that if anyone else can relate, they can share experiences with you.