Some days, the world feels too far away, too cold, or simply too heavy to face. With Huntington’s disease, those days come more often than they used to. Sometimes it’s because my balance feels off, and icy sidewalks feel risky. Other times, my movements are unpredictable, and I’m not…
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Available evidence does not indicate that treatments approved for people with Alzheimer’s disease can improve cognitive function in people with Huntington’s disease, according to a review study. “The existing literature does not provide sufficient evidence to support the use of cholinesterase inhibitors or memantine for managing cognitive symptoms in…
When I received my wife’s recent text, which she wrote in all caps — something she’s morally opposed to — the room seemed to tilt. I felt like dancing like a fool while laughing and crying at the same time. Jill had included a link with the following headline: …
Becoming educated and informed about Huntington’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Huntington’s disease journey.
There is no cure for Huntington’s disease yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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