Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hi, Navneet. My mother Joyce (71, died 11/5/00), who had MSA, never had a trauma in her life. She did have the easy crying you describe, though--that is common. I also know what you mean about accelerated aging. I saw my mom fairly regularly, but it always surprised me to see how she had advanced. I imagine it is very dramatic seeing your mom only twice a year. I hope you get to see her more. You are in the right place, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2002 Report Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hi, Navneet. My mother Joyce (71, died 11/5/00), who had MSA, never had a trauma in her life. She did have the easy crying you describe, though--that is common. I also know what you mean about accelerated aging. I saw my mom fairly regularly, but it always surprised me to see how she had advanced. I imagine it is very dramatic seeing your mom only twice a year. I hope you get to see her more. You are in the right place, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2002 Report Share Posted November 5, 2002 Navneet, Sorry I did not respond sooner, but I was out of town on business. I can't say that Jeff had a lifetime of trauma, but he does have a history of alcoholism. He has been alcohol free for 7 years. Does anyone know of any research in to such things as history of trauma, alcoholism, environmental factors, etc.? Regards, Re: My mom , Thank you for your kind words. My mother is being treated by a neurologist at Stanford and she has treated several patients with this disease. My mom takes Zoloft for depression. What medications, exercise, and diet is your husband on? My heart goes out to him for having to deal with this horrible disease at 37. Did your husband have a lifetime of trauma? Regards, Navneet > Greetings Navneet, > > I am so sorry you have had to find us, but welcome to the group! It > sounds very much like your mom suffers from depression, which is > common in MSA patients. As far as I know, there is no conclusive > evidence of the causes of MSA. It is not hereditary. Some feel that > it may be envoronmentally related, but there has not been enough > research or evidence to prove this. Is you mom being treated for > depression? Does she have a doctor who has a basic understanding of > this disease and how to treat the symptoms. With the proper > combination of medications, exercise, and diet, your mother could > have a decent quality of life. My husband, Jeff has been diagnosed > with MSA, and he is 37. At 57 your mom may be strong enough to fight > this. Keep us posted on her progress and if you can, encourage your > sister to join the group. We will keep you in our prayers. > > Regards, > > Maciejewski, caregiver to husband Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2002 Report Share Posted November 5, 2002 Navneet, Sorry I did not respond sooner, but I was out of town on business. I can't say that Jeff had a lifetime of trauma, but he does have a history of alcoholism. He has been alcohol free for 7 years. Does anyone know of any research in to such things as history of trauma, alcoholism, environmental factors, etc.? Regards, Re: My mom , Thank you for your kind words. My mother is being treated by a neurologist at Stanford and she has treated several patients with this disease. My mom takes Zoloft for depression. What medications, exercise, and diet is your husband on? My heart goes out to him for having to deal with this horrible disease at 37. Did your husband have a lifetime of trauma? Regards, Navneet > Greetings Navneet, > > I am so sorry you have had to find us, but welcome to the group! It > sounds very much like your mom suffers from depression, which is > common in MSA patients. As far as I know, there is no conclusive > evidence of the causes of MSA. It is not hereditary. Some feel that > it may be envoronmentally related, but there has not been enough > research or evidence to prove this. Is you mom being treated for > depression? Does she have a doctor who has a basic understanding of > this disease and how to treat the symptoms. With the proper > combination of medications, exercise, and diet, your mother could > have a decent quality of life. My husband, Jeff has been diagnosed > with MSA, and he is 37. At 57 your mom may be strong enough to fight > this. Keep us posted on her progress and if you can, encourage your > sister to join the group. We will keep you in our prayers. > > Regards, > > Maciejewski, caregiver to husband Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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