Your advise was spot on. Local social service is being very helpful and a full medical evaluation is pending. It will be slow, but it is progress. I greatly appreciate the ideas, including the possibilities. Thank you, Schydawg!by Gene67 - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Hello all. I live at risk for HD. Sadly, my cousin has succumbed to this disease, although I do not know if she has been officially diagnosed. She lives a significant distance from me and I am not sure if other family will be able to help. Her condition has deteriorated over the past five years. I just found that she lost her house due to foreclosure recently and has hid the fact that she haby Gene67 - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Thank you all for the advice. Sara, good luck. My prayers are with you.by Gene67 - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Fred, thanks for the advice. How do most address the family history section on these forms? As far as the neurologist, I began to have numbness and tingling in both arms after sharp pain in my back. It appears to have been a pinched nerve and has gotten much better. Thanks for asking.by Gene67 - Huntington's Disease Support Center
To answer Brett's question, I do currently have insurance through work. I am looking for long term care and, perhaps, more life insurance. JL, years ago, when I first found out about my risk, I saw a psych and counselor. I discussed my problems in depth with both. If I go back to the same psych, how could I ask for more meds and him not assume the same issue. As far as a blood test, I applieby Gene67 - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I thank you all for your insight. As far as the suggestion that I get my head straight before making decisions and obtaining insurance, would I not be better off w/o having to list seeing a shrink and the meds? Also, how do you know what the companies test for? I mean, is there any chance that insurance companies could test for genetic problems when they take the blood sample? It is so straby Gene67 - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Good evening everyone. I am a 40 year old male living in Central FL. I am at risk, but have not tested. I found out about my situation 8 years ago and came very close to suicide. I hovered around the Lighthouse site, followed Scott Midyett, and began exercising and taking fish oil. I recently stopped taking anti-depressants-a very bad move. A couple of weeks ago, I had to see a neurologistby Gene67 - Huntington's Disease Support Center