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Parkinson's plus Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Mar 27 3:01pm | Replies (57)

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@franklin924

Looking for advice and someone going through the same thing. My 41 y/o husband was just diagnosed with MSA following skin biopsies last month. The neurologist we are seeing has never had a patient this young diagnosed with MSA so we are going to Mayo next month for further testing and medical opinions of what to do next. His first symptoms were change in his gait, stiffness, tremor and weakness to his left arm/hand. He has recently been started on medication which does seem to make him feel better for the time being. I would just like to hear from others going through this so we have some idea of what we may expect in the next few years.

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Hello @franklin924

I'm pleased to hear that your husband has an appointment at Mayo Clinic for further testing and to form a treatment plan. At age 41, you want the best treatment plan possible.
You mentioned that he was diagnosed with skin biopsies. Is that a new method of diagnosis of this disorder?

I look forward to hearing from you with any other questions or concerns. Will you post again and let me know if the Mayo appointment provides you with some helpful information?