Subject: Re: New-comer - Observations and Questions

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Hi Pam,

Many thanks for your very helpful message. I am sorry I couldn't answer

earlier, but I have been away.

I am still weighing up the pros and cons of have genetic tests.

Is there any particular reason why you think the doctors should attempt to

rule out PCD in my case? I have looked at the web site, and it doesn't seem

to fit me.

Regards,

Fred

> In digest 1374 Pam Bower wrote:

>

> It sounds to me like you have hit the main sites for information on

cerebellar atrophy or ataxia.

>

> I'm curious what genetic tests you've had done to this point. Have they

checked you for Friedreich's? It's rare as a late

> onset but not unheard of.

>

> And here's something your doctors should attempt to rule out in your case:

>

> Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

> http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic299.htm