Multiple Systems Atrophy and depression
Can Multiple Systems Atrophy cause depression? Could it affect your mood? Find out how Multiple Systems Atrophy can affect your mood.
Having any terminal diagnosis can cause depression. But, there is much evidence that indicates both apathy and depression are physical manifestations of this disease.
Having a progressive degenerative neurological disease that progresses rapidly and leads to severe physical disability can certainly affect general outlook and mood. Depression is a common secondary symptom in both MSA patients as well as in their care partners and family members. It's best to bring up the subject of depression early with your doctor and take steps to alleviate it.
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