Early Signs of MSA
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Diving Deeper into the Gut-Brain Connection: Unveiling the Link to Autophagy in MSA
It’s like having a team of microscopic janitors constantly tidying up the cellular landscape, removing damaged or misfolded proteins, and recycling cellular components that are no longer needed. Continue reading
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The Surprising Connection Between Our Gut, and Neurological Diseases Centered in the Brain, Like MSA
Our gut is home to lots of different bacteria – some are good for us, and some are not. Researchers are looking into how these tiny organisms might influence our brain and possibly play a role in brain diseases like MSA. Continue reading
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Navigating the Complexities of Multiple System Atrophy: A Journey Beyond Misdiagnosis
It all started with symptoms that mimicked Parkinson’s – tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement. Like many, I was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. However, as time progressed, the peculiarities of my condition began to surface, leading to a profound realization: this was something more complex. Continue reading
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“Navigating the Complexity: Differentiating MSA from Similar Parkinsonisms”
The misdiagnosis of MSA as Parkinson’s Disease is more than a medical error; it’s a lost opportunity to combat a devastating disease at its onset. There’s an urgent need to enhance the understanding of MSA among medical professionals. Continue reading
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“Early Warning Signs: How Recognizing Early Symptoms of MSA Can Lead to a Better Quality of Life & Maybe, an Opportunity to Live”
Interestingly, certain sleep disorders can be linked to MSA. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a significant early sign of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), with 69% to 100% of MSA patients experiencing it according to NCBI. RBD is characterized by muscles not relaxing during REM sleep, causing patients to act out their… Continue reading
Living Beyond the Diagnosis 