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Parkinson's plus Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Dec 10, 2025 | Replies (63)
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@hopeful33250

Thank you for sharing the article. I read it in detail. The only symptoms my husband has currently are bradykinesia, balance, gait, speech issues & REM dreams he acts out. His symptoms began 3 years ago & we believe his progression has been slow; however, I don’t know if a doctor would agree, but that’s our opinion. He’s 75 years old. His neurologist put him on melatonin 3 mg for the REM dreams & that has been very effective. His diagnosis is MSA-Type C.

I appreciate this forum & hope good information will come out of it.

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kaymirkes | @kaymirkes | Dec 9, 2025

@kaymirkes

I wanted to add - my husband’s diagnosis was determined by the results of a brain MRI that was done with & without contrast, plus physical exam.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 10, 2025

@kaymirkes

I hope that his appointment at the MSA clinic goes well. Has any physical therapy been suggested or tried?

Did your husband's doctor explain what was seen on the MRI that led to this diagnosis?

I look forward to your posts as you and your husband take this unexpected journey. Will you continue to post with updates, questions or concerns?

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