Ataxia (Skyrim)

Contracted from Slaughterfish, Frostbite Spiders, Traps such as swinging axes (found in the thieves guild main quest) and Skeevers, Ataxia causes your Lockpicking and Pickpocketing to become 25% harder until cured. Thankfully, Shrines of Talos are plentiful in Skyrim and will function as a cure when visited. Any Shrine will do but Shrine of Talos may prove easier to find comparatively to other Shrines. NPC's may mention the player has Ataxia even after it is cured. NPC's tend to also be more general when they talk to you about Ataxia. They may say "You look sick." or something along those lines. Unlike the real life disease by the same name, Ataxia is not eventually fatal.

Arcadia may suggest you have it, but she appears to tell this to everyone, regardless of their condition.

Effects

 * Pickpocket difficulty increased by 25% (25% harder)
 * Lockpicking difficulty increased by 25% (25% harder)
 * Archery difficulty increased by 25% (25% harder)

Cures

 * Use a Potion of Cure Disease
 * Visit a Temple of the Divines