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Multiple System Atrophy
Alternate Names : Neurologic Orthostatic Hypotension, Parkinson's Plus Syndrome, Shy-Drager Syndrome, Shy-McGee-Drager Syndrome
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Treatment
There is no cure for MSA, and there is no known means to slow progression. Treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms such as postural hypotension and parkinsonian movements.
Anticholinergic medications may be used to reduce early or mild tremors. Levodopa may improve movement and balance.
Carbidopa may reduce the side effects of Levodopa and make it work better. However, the response to medications may be disappointing. Many affected individuals respond poorly to treatment with anticholinergics or Levodopa.
Medications that may be used to treat low blood pressure include the following:
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Sympathomimetics
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Vasoconstrictors
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Beta-blockers
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MAO inhibitors
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9-fluohydrocortisone
A pacemaker programmed to stimulate the heart to beat at a rapid rate (faster than 100 beats per minute) may increase blood pressure for some people.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Dementia
• Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome
• Parkinson's Disease
• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Tremor
Tests & Exams
• ADH
• Blood Pressure
• Catecholamines - Blood
• Catecholamines - Urine
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Confusion
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Erection Problems
• Fainting
• Iris
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Aches
• Muscle Atrophy
• Muscle Cramps
• Muscle Function Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Sweating - Excessive
• Vision Problems
• Walking/Gait Abnormalities
Review Date : 1/12/2003
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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