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Shy-Drager Symptoms

Shy-Drager syndrome is a rare neurological disorder, and according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), more commonly known as multiple system atrophy (MSA). There are three kind of MSA, all of which affect the body in different ways. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that symptoms of Shy Drager syndrome are most prevalent in males older than 60.

  1. Muscle Involvement

    • Muscle pain and stiffness can be symptoms of MSA. When the muscles in the face are affected, eating and showing facial expressions can be difficult or even impossible to achieve.

    Speech Difficulties

    • Speech problems may be a result of cerebellar MSA. Normal vocal inflections may be lost, and speech can become slow or slurred.

    Tremors

    • Tremors are one of the symptoms of Parkinsonian Shy-Drager syndrome. Stress and fatigue can intensify tremors, according to the NIH.

    Vision Disturbances

    • NINDS reports that some people who have MSA experience blurred or double vision. The NIH adds that vision loss may also be a sign of the disorder.

    Incontinence

    • Loss of both bowel and bladder control may be symptoms of multiple system atrophy.

    Sleep Problems

    • Sleep patterns can become disrupted when a person has MSA. REM sleep is most often affected.

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