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?
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 cerebellums- 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