Re: Distinguishing PD From Multiple System Atrophy

[Guest guest]

Thanks , didn't have time today to go into the details. Your

explanations are always so concise and helpful.

Hugs,

Pam

[Guest guest]

Something else I just found out... researchers have just discovered a

2nd gene which causes Friedreich's Ataxia so this will be another type

of ataxia to rule out with genetic testing.

Hugs,

Pam

" B. Fisher " wrote:

>

> Most people with OPCA either have a hereditary form or a sporadic

> (NON-hereditary) form. Even when someone does not have a clear history of

> Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) in their family it is wise to test for some of

> the recessive forms of SCA. Such as Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA), which

> doctors and researchers now know can surface as Late Onset FRDA. Normally

> this is considered a childhood disease, but some people do not start to show

> symptoms until their third or fourth decade.

>

[Guest guest]

Fisher,

I am impressed.

Marilyn in TN

[Guest guest]

,

I don't doubt that at all. I have been on this list almost three years now

and have heard almst every symptom imaginal for MSA. Sometimes I think that

if you can't decide what's wrong - it must be MSA )

However, in late stages, it does look like most people get the same symptoms.

Take care, Bill and Charlotte

geheim@... wrote:

> ...and I was told by a neurologist in London that some brains even

> show on autopsy with both PD and MSA 'hallmarks' in different regions

>

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> England