I've been recently medically boarded from work due to Huntington Disease. My medication was changed in the last six months to Brintelex which replaced my previous 2 medications.

In the last six months my weight has increased from 54 kg to 64 kg. I don't fit into any of my clothes.

I went to the GP about this and he couldn't give me anything because of the HD. He said I should ref this matter to my neurologist. My neuro is only taking calls in 4 days time.

I posting this for any advice or similar experiences by anyone.

I've always prided myself on fitting in the same size since my teens so this is a terrible feeling.

Any advise is welcome.

Hello Kathleen,

You mentioned you have been boarded from work. Does that mean you had to leave? I am assuming so.

I am certainly not an expert but here are a couple of things which you may have already considered.

Consider your medication. Maybe it's a side effect of something.

If you left work (as I did) you may have become more sedentary due to the HD.

Have you stopped other activities as well or are they less than before.

It certainly has been a problem on my end.

Have your eating habits changed (time of meals, number of meals, etc.)

A lot of people in various stages have weight loss but others may not.

Mike