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What is the difference between PD and MSA?

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Demotte, IN
October 17, 2025
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Wow Michael848! Looks like you know your stuff. My husband reads about this MSA and when his Dr told him he may have it, he gets depressed. His neurologist said its not a big deal because it's treated to he same as Parkinson's. He really doesn't have the hypotension which his Dr is surprised about. Everything else is pretty much on target. Thanks for sending me this info. It really does help me understand more about it. We're all going to keep hanging in there and try to enjoy this life as best as we can! 🩷

October 19, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Russell,When I wake up in the morning I am totally honest with you here I never think of Parkinson I know I have pain but I had 2 operations on my Back not a Success I just wake up in pain I never think of Parkinson it's hard to believe but it is true all the best
Therese Byrne ☘️ 🇮🇪

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October 21, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Michelle, I am sorry but, I can’t answer that question.

My diagnosis is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy which is different than what
you are asking for.

Perhaps you can ask some other team member or you can look it up.

I’m sorry I couldn’t help you.

Good luck to you .

October 17, 2025
MyParkinsonsTeam

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's disease share some similar symptoms, but there are key differences in how they progress and present:

Key differences include
• MSA typically progresses faster than Parkinson's
• Balance difficulties and poor posture occur earlier with MSA
• Autonomic system problems (blood Show Full Answer

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's disease share some similar symptoms, but there are key differences in how they progress and present:

Key differences include:
• MSA typically progresses faster than Parkinson's
• Balance difficulties and poor posture occur earlier with MSA
• Autonomic system problems (blood pressure, bladder control, breathing) are usually more severe in MSA
• MSA affects different types of brain cells than Parkinson's There are two types of MSA:

1. MSA-P: Similar to Parkinson's symptoms but progresses more quickly and becomes less responsive to Parkinson's medications sooner

2. MSA-C: Mainly affects balance and coordination

While both conditions involve the buildup of alpha-synuclein protein in the brain, in MSA this occurs more widely across different brain regions, while in Parkinson's it mainly affects the substantia nigra.

October 17, 2025

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