Re: Re: 's abdominal>Beverly

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Beverly

If there is any question with liver involvement, my guess would be that it is

liquid and there is pooling. My knowledge in that area is a little limited

but I would suspect that it would be similar to the accumulation that many

liver patients suffer from but if the scans didn't pick up anything noticeable

then I would suspect endocrine problems.

The added problems that MSA patients have due to complications from the

endocrine system not working as it should can create some major trouble. Has

she had a full endocrine work-up with detailed thyroid scans and tests? If

not, please suggest they do them. Because the endocrine system can become so

sluggish, it becomes a problem. This could be ovarian which may be connected

to endocrine function or just normal malfunction of the system. Make sure all

hormonal and endocrine systems are checked. Remember that the pancreas is

also part of the endocrine system so it may also be combined in all of this.

It sounds like the internist and the neurologist need a little help here. I

would suggest someone from a medical teaching area who knows something about

MSA take a look at her tests. They are missing something and it is right in

front of them. My first thought would have been the same as Bill's, that it

was compaction but since she has been checked for that, I would head in

another direction.

Just my 2 cents worth

Sally in KS