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My dad was just recently diagnosed with multiple system atrophy and going down hill fast at his last doctors appointment they said there are parts deep in his brain not functioning at all, over the past year he has gone through extensive therapy for his balance, gross motor skills and speech which at the time seemed to help but has gotten worse over time again now the doctors said we play the waiting game, wait to see if cancer shows up or just wait for him to get worse. My question is does anyone know about this disease or if there is anything we can do except wait. thanks
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Multiple system atrophy, or MSA, has no cure. It is a degenerative disorder of the brain that is neither hereditary nor due to another condition. If he has a firm diagnosis then encourage him to get his affairs in order, and spend time with each other. I'm sorry.  (+ info)

What exactly IS MSA[multiple system atrophy]?


Does anyone know anything about this disorder and it's therapies if any? Is there any information on what causes it?
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well atrophy is the degeneration (wasting away) of a muscle...i am asuming that multiple is the degeneration of several muscles...  (+ info)

What part of the nervous system is attacked in Multiple Sclerosis?


10 pts first correct answer.
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The Myelin Sheath  (+ info)

"How the immune system is compromised by having multiple sexual partners?"?


My Psychology teach mentioned that the body breaks sown when you have multiple sex partners. She says think about it, humans carry different germs, bacteria and viruses...with each different sexual encounter, the body has to fight against different biological invaders…
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youre psychology teacher is trying to manipulate you. Yes people have natural occuring bacteria and so forth, but this flora NORMALLY does not cause infections, unless you are already immuno compromised, or its more substantial, STD, resistant strain of bacteria, virus, etc. If its normal bacteria, then it can actually strengthen your immune system. Just depends on what exactly you encounter, either way, wear a condom EVERY TIME...trust me on that one!  (+ info)

What can a person with multiple chemical sensitivity do to get immune system stronger and go back to work?


Dude from what I've read the best option is time....  (+ info)

I have multiple health problems and a low immune system due to Rheumatoid Arthritis...?


I live in Louisiana. Outside all the hygiene stuff what else should I do to protect myself? Will I be more likely to catch it if there is a nation wide outbreak and will the medication alone work good enough for me?
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Get yourself some sunshine, daily, eat foods that are healthy, and take some supplements for "whole body health."
Sounds crazy, but you know how it goes, when you think about feeling good, you will feel better.
Be positive, and not scared of the unknown.
The Lord's taken care of you so far, and He will continue to.  (+ info)

Does Spinal Muscular Atrophy affect the Central Neuroscience System?


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A gland important in the immune system that begans to atrophy during puberty is the?


A. thyroid
B. thymus
C. hypothalamus
D. pituitary
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B  (+ info)

Multiple sclerosis results from an immune system disorder that damages Schwann cells, which causes…?


A) destruction of the hippocampus.
B) deterioration of the corpus callosum.
C) destruction of the myelin sheath.
D) destruction of regions of the motor cortex.
E) deterioration of parts of the spinal cord.
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A gland important to the immune system that begins atrophy during puberty is the?


A. thyroid
B. thymus
C. hypothalamus
D. pituitary
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B:thymus  (+ info)

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