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I have Huntington's disease and I am in my 4th stage. It's a fatal disease there is no cure.
I have 3 children..and a husband. My family really loves to go to the beach. But we haven't been in 3 years. trying to make my children smile. This is why I am doing this.I don't know how much longer I have to live.I believe in God I' pray every day for a cure and my children don't get it. My family has never been to Disney World so I would love to take them .I lost 4 people who had this disease .I want to do things with my family before I can't..because every day I am getting worse .I would really love any help..I appreciate any help. I would love to have fun with my family.
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Huntington's disease
Also called: HD, Huntington's chorea
Overview
Symptoms
Treatments
Specialists
Older woman moving involuntarily. Close-up of the area of the brain called basal ganglia, which is affected by the disease.
Source
An inherited condition in which nerve cells in the brain break down over time.
It typically starts in a person's 30s or 40s.
Rare
Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Usually, Huntington's disease results in progressive movement, thinking (cognitive), and psychiatric symptoms.
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Treatments
Treatment depends on stage
No cure exists, but drugs, physical therapy, and talk therapy can help manage some symptoms.
Therapies
Physical therapy and Counseling
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Huntington's disease is a genetic movement disorder causing brain nerve cell degeneration, resulting in uncontrolled movement and cognitive dysfunction.
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Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease is a progressive, neurological (nervous system) condition caused by the inheritance of an altered gene from a parent who has ...
Specialists
Physical therapist
Restores muscle strength and function through exercise.
Neurologist
Treats nervous system disorders.
Psychiatrist
Treats mental disorders primarily with medications.
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