Huntingtons disease?

Question

Anyone have a relative with huntingtons disease? Is it really that bad?

Answer 1

Huntington's is a heinous deterioration of the brain, and the worst part of it is that it usually does not make itself known until after childbearing years. It is passed through a dominant gene, so fully fifty percent of children of someone with Huntington's will come down with it.

The particular gene for it has been identified and family members have the option of testing for it while young to know if they will come down with it. What a dilemma that would be!

Answer 2

It is caused by the degeneration of brain cells. All diseases and conditions start at cellular level. Because the Immune System is compromised before the diagnosis, it shows that it does not have the ability to attack the disease itself. If cellular communication was taking place, i.e. cells were sending out the correct messages, so they could be identified by the Immune System, then the body would be able to defend itself.
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Take care.

Answer 3

I don't have a relative with it, but i looked it up in the medical dictionary that i have. it says : Huntington's Chorea: Abnormal hereditary condition characterized by progressive chorea (disease of the nervous system characterized by involuntary, rapid, and spastic jerks, esp. of the shoulders, hips, and face) and mental deterioration, leading to dementia (progressive state of mental decline). Symptoms usually first appear in the third or fourth decade of life and progress to death within 15 years.
That's the definition of the disease that's given in the medical dictionary.

Answer 4

No relative but as a nurse i have taken care of patients with it and unfortunately yes it is a progressive disease that gets worse for the person who suffers from it and their loved ones who have to watch the deterioration.

Answer 5

Heritage genetic diseases,sometimes will not contribute or pass over to generations-defecting brain areas-cells,declining physically,mentally,psychologically behaviors-movements, disability in undertakings,stills under - researching

Answer 6

Its awful. Your body gradually deteriorates until you have no voluntary motor function, but you're brain still works so you are fully aware of what is happening to you - I should imagine that there are few things worse!!

I understand that only females get it but males can be carriers and pass it on to their daughters. It usually shows itself after childbearing years so its too late to decide not to risk passing it on.

I hope that your question is just curiosity and not because you have a relative with it! Either way - good luck!

Answer 7

dont have a relative, but unfortunatelly its bad,
check this link
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic81.htm