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Parkinson's along with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA)

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Apr 5, 2021 | Replies (31)
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@gwgrover

I was initially diagnosed MSA; A few months later another doctor disagreed and changed the diagnosis to Parkensons (what a relief ). Since then when someone asks me what MSA is my response is “Parkinson's on steroids”.
(MSA is the acronym for ‘multiple system atrophy’)

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 6, 2019

Hello @gwgrover and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

I'm pleased that you posted in the Parkinson's (PD) discussion group! I, too, am glad that your diagnosis is Parkinson's rather than MSA, I'm sure that is a relief.

I look forward to getting to know you better. If you are comfortable sharing more: How long ago were you diagnosed with PD? What were your initial symptoms of PD? Have you been involved in physical therapy (like the LSVT program)? Are your PD meds helpful?

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