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Types & Symptoms of MSA
Types & Symptoms of MSA MSA is broken down into two main subtypes based on the predominant symptom: MSA-predominant Parkinsonism (MSA-P), and MSA-predominant cerebellar ataxia (MSA-C). A patient diagnosed with MSA-P may over time appear to have MSA-C and vice...
How to handle the heat
Summer is a welcomed season after the long winter months. With warmer weather, it is important to protect yourselves from overheating, especially on days that are hot and humid. A common symptom in MSA is heat intolerance. This is caused by the body’s inability to...
What is MSA
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare condition of the nervous system that causes gradual damage to nerve cells in the brain. This affects balance, movement and the autonomic nervous system, which controls several basic functions, such as breathing, digestion and...