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Autonomic Dysfunction - Top ResourcesThe autonomic system regulates: * blood pressure * body temperature * heart rate * sweating * eye blinking * swallowing * urinary system * bowel system * erectile system (in men) In atypical parkinsonism disorders, any of these things can become dysfunctional. Autonomic dysfunction is most severe in MSA. Blood pressure Orthostatic hypotension means lightheadedness upon standing from a seated or prone (lying down) position. Most (but not all) those with MSA experience OH. One diagnostic criterion for MSA is: orthostatic decrease of blood pressure within 3 minutes of standing by at least 30 mm Hg systolic or 15 mm Hg diastolic Studies show that about 40% of those with LBD experience orthostatic ... Symptoms | | Sunday, 6 September 2009 | Hits: 1359 Read more |
Research Update - MSAJUNE 2009 "Prospective differentiation of multiple system atrophy from Parkinson disease, with and without autonomic failure."This study out of Mayo Rochester compares 52 MSA patients and 29 PD patients with autonomic failure. Researchers found that: "Autonomic indices were highly significantly more abnormal in MSA than PD." These indices included the * Composite Autonomic Symptom Scale* Composite Autonomic Scoring Scale* thermoregulatory sweat test* plasma catecholamines "These differences were sustained and greater at 1-year follow-up, indicating a greater rate of progression of dysautonomia in MSA than PD." One example given in the abstract: in MSA, 57.4% experienced anhidrosis (lack of sweating) versus 9.9% in PD. The ... Multiple System Atrophy | | Sunday, 6 September 2009 | Hits: 1207 Read more |
Support GroupsEach support group has its own personality, which can change over time, depending on the group leader and participants. Online support groupshttp://community.lbda.org/forum/http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lbdcaregivershttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lbd_caringspouses Local support groups US and Canada: http://www.lbda.org/category/4185/local-support-groups.htmSuggestion: join local Parkinson's Disease support groups and local Alzheimer's Disease support groups, if available and appropriate Telephone Support LBDA Helpline for Caregivers: tollfree phone 800/539-9767 Other online communities LBDA Online Chat Room: http://www.lbda.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&page_id=55 LBDA on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=91235533029 LBDA on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1107077 Local Parkinson's Disease support groups Suggestion: join local Parkinson's Disease support groups, if available and appropriate. Two national PD organizations work with local PD support groups: National Parkinson Foundation lists some PD support groups in the US and many ... Lewy Body Dementia | | Saturday, 15 August 2009 | Hits: 994 Read more |
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