What is multiple system atrophy?
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a degenerative neurological disorder. MSA is associated with the degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain. This cell degeneration causes problems with movement, balance and autonomic functions of the body such as bladder control.
How do members experience multiple system atrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with multiple system atrophy*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for multiple system atrophy*
*Data from patients with multiple system atrophy, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with multiple system atrophy*
*Data from patients with multiple system atrophy, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has multiple system atrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 29 | |
| 40s | 36 | |
| 50s | 132 | |
| 60s | 294 | |
| 70+ | 399 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 396 | |
| Female | 465 |