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 Shy-Drager syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johnny Cash, the country singer, was believed to have Shy-Drager syndrome when he died on September 12, 2003, although that diagnosis was later changed to one of autonomic neuropathy, associated with diabetes.
Shy GM, Drager GA. A neurological syndrome associated with orthostatic hypotension: a clinical-pathologic study.
Shy-Drager syndrome is a rare, progressively degenerative disease of the autonomic nervous system.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shy-Drager_syndrome   (278 words)

  
 THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Shy-Drager Syndrome in Ch. 91, Movement Disorders
Shy-Drager syndrome is thought to be a form of multiple systems atrophy—a group of overlapping disorders that cause many symptoms and simultaneously affect several body systems.
Shy-Drager syndrome (idiopathic orthostatic hypotension) results in tremor when muscles are at rest (resting tremor) and in malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, including pronounced instability of blood pressure.
People with Shy-Drager syndrome should establish advance directives, indicating what kind of medical care they want at the end of life (see Legal and Ethical Issues: Advance Directives).
www.merck.com /mmhe/sec06/ch091/ch091f.html   (464 words)

  
 Shy-Drager Syndrome
There are 3 types of Shy-Drager syndrome: Parkinsonian-type which may include symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as slow movement, stiff muscles, and mild tremors; cerebellar-type which may include problems such as loss of balance and the tendency to fall; and combination-type which may include symptoms of both types 1 and 2.
Multiple system atrophy with autonomic failure, also called Shy-Drager syndrome, is a progressive disorder of the central and autonomic nervous systems.
The disorder is characterized by postural hypotension--an excessive drop in blood pressure which causes dizziness or momentary blackouts upon standing or sitting up.
healthlink.mcw.edu /article/921961623.html   (414 words)

  
 Shy-Drager Syndrome, Movement Disorders, THE MERCK MANUAL OF HEALTH & AGING
In addition, Shy-Drager syndrome interferes with the regulation of blood pressure, heart rate, bladder and bowel function, body temperature, and focusing of the eyes.
Shy-Drager syndrome results from deterioration of the parts of the brain that control internal body functions.
Shy-Drager syndrome, like Parkinson's disease, causes tremors when muscles are at rest (resting tremor).
www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual_ha/sec3/ch30/ch30h.html   (569 words)

  
 Shy-Drager syndrome (www.whonamedit.com)
Shy and Drager recognized that there was a link between low blood pressure during erect posture (orthostatic hypotension) and disturbance in the central autonomic nervous system.
In 1960 Dr. Milton Shy from National Institutes of Health and Dr Glenn Drager from the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, described two patients who shared common clinical symptoms.
A progressive disorder of the autonomic nervous system in which chronic orthostatic hypotension is associated with bladder and bowel incontinence, Parkinsonism, cerebellar ataxia, impotence, visual troubles, tremor and disturbances of sweating, and muscle wasting leading to severe invalidism.
www.whonamedit.com /synd.cfm/875.html   (383 words)

  
 Shy Drager Syndrome - Part 2
This is important to note because a characteristic of Shy-Drager Syndrome is rapid deterioration, culminating in death usually after 7 to 10 years of diagnosis.
Shy-Drager Syndrome is a rare progressive neurological disorder that is terminal.
In addition, I palpate from the base of the skull, all along the spine, all the joints, all big muscle groups and ligaments looking for ah shi points (tender or tight areas) which is indicative of chi (energy) stagnation.
www.eastwest-mn.com /Shy_Drager_Syndrome_Part_2.htm   (3490 words)

  
 George Milton Shy (www.whonamedit.com)
Syndrome characterised by unilateral or bilateral progressive weakness of muscles of eyelids, up to severe ptosis, pigmentary degeneration of retina, cardiomegaly/cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.
In 1953 Shy became clinical director of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness NIH, Bethesda, Maryland.
George Milton Shy qualified in medicine at the University of Oregon in 1943.
www.whonamedit.com /doctor.cfm/917.html   (263 words)

  
 Shy-Drager syndrome AHealthyMe.com
SDS was named for neurologists Milton Shy, M.D., from the National Institutes of Health, and Glenn Drager, M.D., from the Baylor College of Medicine, who first described the condition in 1960.
The hallmark of the syndrome is dizziness and fainting when arising or after standing still for a long time (postural hypotension).
This is caused by a blood clot in the main artery in the lung.
www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100084049   (1043 words)

  
 Shy-Drager's Syndrome
Individuals who have Shy-Drager's syndrome may have difficulty with achieving and maintaining regularity.
This syndrome appears similar to Parkinson's disease but individuals with this syndrome have more widespread damage to the nervous system and damage to the autonomic nervous system (the portion that controls involuntary functions of the body), muscular rigidity, and slow movement.
Parkinsonian drugs, used to treat this syndrome, dehydrate the body, contributing further to problems with constipation.
www.fruit-eze.com /conditions/Shy_Dragers.html   (304 words)

  
 Brain Foundation - Shy Drager Syndrome
Shy-Drager Syndrome (Multiple System Atrophy) (SDS)(MSA) is a a rare degenerative condition resulting from degeneration of certain nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
The syndrome is named after the two doctors who first identified it in 1960.
These functions include the autonomic or involuntary nervous system (which controls blood pressure, heart rate, and bladder function) and the motor system (which controls balance and muscle movement).
www.brainaustralia.org.au /AZ_of_Brain_Disorders/shy_drager_syndrome   (589 words)

  
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Shy-Drager syndrome is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system.
There are no guidelines for preventing Shy-Drager syndrome, because the cause is not known.
Many patients with Shy-Drager syndrome are very susceptible to drug side effects even at low doses.
healthlibrary.epnet.com /getcontent.aspx?siteid=41ff75a6-df58-11d3-ad19-00508b91a0dd&docid=/dci/shydrager&   (613 words)

  
 Article: NINDS Shy-Drager Syndrome Information Page: NINDS - CureResearch.com
Orthostatic hypotension in Shy-Drager syndrome is treatable, but there is not known effective treatment for the progression central nervous system degeneration.
Shy-Drager syndrome may be difficult to diagnose in the early stages.
Shy-Drager syndrome usually ends in the patient’s death by 7 to 10 years after diagnosis.
www.cureresearch.com /artic/ninds_shy_drager_syndrome_information_page_ninds.htm   (618 words)

  
 Shy-Drager Syndrome
Shy Drager Forum - discuss and comment on Shy Drager Syndrome (Multiple Systems Atrophy).
National Institutes of Health: Shy-Drager Syndrome - information about the disease, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Health: Shy-Drager Syndrome - definitions, alternative names, and related resources.
www.ability.org.uk /Shy_Drager_Syndrome.html   (96 words)

  
 Shy-Drager Syndrome
Multiple system atrophy with orthostatic hypotension is the current classification for a neurological disorder that was once called Shy-Drager syndrome.
Home > Conditions > S > Shy-Drager Syndrome
A progressive disorder of the central and autonomic nervous systems, it is characterized by orthostatic hypotension (an excessive drop in blood pressure when standing up) which causes dizziness or fainting.
goldbamboo.com /topic-t3468.html   (231 words)

  
 Farewell to the "Shy-Drager Syndrome" -- Schatz 125 (1): 74 -- Annals of Internal Medicine
Shy M, Drager GA. A neurological syndrome associated with orthostatic hypotension.
The Shy Drager syndrome and multiple system atrophy.
Farewell to the "Shy-Drager Syndrome" -- Schatz 125 (1): 74 -- Annals of Internal Medicine
www.annals.org /cgi/content/full/125/1/74   (1207 words)

  
 3372.aspx
Diseases : Neurological Disorders : Ataxia : Shy-Drager Syndrome
www.diseasedirectory.net /detailed/3372.aspx   (24 words)

  
 ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Shy-Drager syndrome
Call your health care provider if symptoms of Shy-Drager syndrome recur, worsen, or progress.
ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Shy-Drager syndrome
It is a condition that appears similar to Parkinson's disease but with more widespread neurologic damage and damage to the autonomic nervous system (the portion of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions).
www.enlmedical.com /article/000757.htm   (489 words)

  
 NAHEC Monday E-mail - Shy-Drager & MSA
Shy-Drager Syndrome may be difficult to diagnose or may be misdiagnosed in the early stages because it may take years for some key symptoms to reveal themselves.
Shy-Drager Syndrome is a progressive disorder of the central and autonomic nervous systems.
Multiple System Atrophy (Shy-Drager Syndrome) is one such dysfunction.
www.nahec-wi.org /archive/m052801.htm   (252 words)

  
 healthfinder® — Shy-Drager Syndrome
A general overview of Shy-Drager syndrome that includes a description of the disorder, treatment, prognosis and research information.
Suggested reading for more in-depth information, a list of referrals where users may obtain additional resources on Shy-Drager syndrome and links to other related NINDS publications are included.
www.healthfinder.gov /docs/doc00790.htm   (86 words)

  
 Shy-Drager syndrome definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
The condition is named after Dr. Milton Shy (1919-1967) of the National Institutes of Health and Dr Glenn Drager (1917-1967) from Baylor College of Medicine who first described the syndrome in 1960.
Shy-Drager syndrome usually ends in death within 15 years of the diagnosis.
Shy-Drager syndrome: A mysterious progressive disorder of the central and sympathetic nervous systems, also called multiple system atrophy with postural hypotension.
www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=24302   (376 words)

  
 Healthopedia.com - Shy-Drager Syndrome: Treatment & Monitoring (Shy-McGee-Drager Syndrome, Neurological Orthostatic Hypotension)
As Shy-Drager syndrome progresses, the person may experience a decreased ability to walk, increasing falls, and side effects from medications.
Because there is no known cure, treatments are used to control the symptoms of Shy-Drager syndrome.
A person with Shy-Drager syndrome will need ongoing monitoring by the healthcare provider.
www.healthopedia.com /shy-drager-syndrome/treatment.html   (308 words)

  
 Shy-Drager syndrome - OhioHealth
Shy-Drager syndrome is a rare and progressive degenerative disorder of the nervous system.
It's considered a form of multiple system atrophy (MSA), which is characterized by:
www.ohiohealth.com /healthreference/reference/D2F6A693-F7FC-42E4-BFF31CE9F27F4FAE.htm?category=questions   (223 words)

  
 Shy-Drager Syndrome (Medline)
Shy-Drager syndrome was proposed and proved by monitoring ECG and
AB - Shy-Drager syndrome is a very rare disease affecting the
AB - This is the first report on a case of syndrome of inappropriate
neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu /neurowebforum/AutonomicArticles/Shy-DragerSyndromeMedline.htmlA   (915 words)

  
 Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Beth Israel Med.
www.mic.ki.se /Diseases/c10.177.html   (147 words)

  
 3370.aspx
Diseases : Neurological Disorders : Dysautonomia : Shy-Drager Syndrome : Shy-Drager Syndrome
Description: (Multiple System Atrophy)A look at this disorder, its treatment, prognosis, research and organizations.
www.diseasedirectory.net /detailed/3370.aspx   (26 words)

  
 SHY DRAGER SYNDROME
Constipation is a problem in Shy-Drager syndrome patients.
I AM A CAREGIVER FOR A 68 TEAR OLD WOMAN WITH SHY DRAGER SYNDROME.
I would try and increase the bulk in the foods she eats.
www.medhelp.org /forums/neuro/archive/14693.html   (317 words)

  
 Shy Drager Syndrome (MSA or PD+)
or Shy drager syndrome, characterized by orthostatic hypotension.
He is very subject to falls due to this condition.
That diagnosis has recently been changed to Multiple Systems Atrophy
neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu /neurowebforum/ParkinsonsDiseaseArticles/2.15.979.23AMShyDragerSyndrome   (215 words)

  
 Shy-Drager Disease
Shy-Drager Syndrome Merck Manual of Health and Aging
www.noah-health.org /en/bns/disorders/other/shy-dragger.html   (99 words)

  
 The Family Village - Shy Drager Syndrome
Consensus statement generated by the American Autonomic Society and the American Academy of Neurology agreeing to stop using the term "Shy-Drager syndrome" and to use to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) instead.
Learn More About It Shy-Drager Syndrome Mini Fact Sheet
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu /lib_shyd.htm   (77 words)

  
 Shy-McGee-Drager syndrome - A Medical Reference Article
A resource with information on over 10,000 medical topics including: Shy-McGee-Drager syndrome
www.umm.edu /dwp/006545.htm   (22 words)

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