thanks so much everyone. i think i vaguely remember ritalin causing more problems, or accelerating JHD to set in...something like that. let me know i really know nothing about ADD or ADHD, but my son does not have the H in ADHD.....he is very laid back, there is no hyperactivity about him, he is a great basketball player and very disciplined in his work ethics as far as that goes. ritalin woulby Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
my son is not necessarily what i would call struggling in school but we both believe he could do better and do it with more ease if he was able to focus better. he is at risk. i am just wanting any info regarding treatment of ADD and being at risk. is there any drugs we should stay away from? do i have to tell the dr that he is at risk? any help would be greatly appreciated. thanksby Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Thanks for all the info. we are not in need of the money now, but it would sure help out. i guess we'll just wait it out. Thanks Fred, i know i should call my agent but, while I trust her, i still wonder if she would be telling me what is best for me or for her.by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
we have a whole life policy that should be "paid up" in about 3 years. it is $57 per month. this is for $50,000 on my husband (at-risk), $25,000 on me and $10,000 on our teen son. I received a statment from the company about 6 months ago, that the cash value is about $7,000. does this mean we can get $7,000 now? would we have to pay income taxes on this money? Is this a smartby Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Awesome son you have there Eric!!! I know he has had a great example! congrats to you both and tell him thanks!!! for all that he is doing!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Marsha... and Steve....Thank you so much for all that you do for those of us in the HD community!!! You and Steve are truly a God send!! I cannot wait to hear all about the progress being made... as someone else said...I love when YOU are excited!!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
dish towels it is......or in my house they are more commonly called PAPER TOWELS!!!!! LOLby Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Lou and Will, i will be friending you two!!! (remember me don't you???) Its been a while. I will PM you on FB or you won't recognize me...:-) p.s. Lou, i'm not surprised that you actually iron towels...but i am surprised that you have Tea Towels!!! what the heck is that??? LOLby Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
welcome solvey 7! as someone has said HD sucks...anyway you look at it. I hope that your family joins together in support for each other.by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
well eric, that is great!!! and i thought i could depend on you to keep me posted!!!! enjoy the harley's...i'll go get mine now!!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Just checking in on everyone!!! What have I missed???? Has an unbelievable treatment or cure been found and I have not heard about it????? Love to all and Merry Christmas!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
i never even thought about a relation between HD and H1N1 vaccine....i just got both my boys H1N1 vaccine yesterday (reg flu vaccine 6 weeks ago.) i sure hope it is ok and i didn't do anything to encourage their at-risk status.by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
way to go Will!!! your achievements, with your obstacles, makes me feel so guilty!! i should really step up to the plate and live my life in spite of any difficulties, and not put things on the back burner because of them....by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
ativan scares me. my non-hd dad was given ativan once and he had severe hullicinations to put it mildly. it was terrible!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Trey, you have to look over Eric!!! :-) i will try and catch the broadcast tonight! I would love to make it to nashville to the golf tourney. i am only 2 hours away, so i hope it works out! thanks for all you are doing in spreading the word!!! you are an awesome voice for those of us who can't speak that loudly!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Fred, could you tell that any of these made any difference at all?by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
kag, I am so sorry to hear of your results. be proactive!! try and find time to exercise....and just be the best mommy you can be!! come here often for support!!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
GREAT!!!! Perfect news for a mother!!!! or father:-)by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Denise, I am so sorry...but I can tell you have alot of fight in you!! 42 is just 2 above Will's and look how strong he is going:-) We are all unified here and there is plenty of love and encouragement!!! take some time and then begin your fight!!! we got your back:-)by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Kaelee, I am so sorry for all the you and your family have had to endure. Welcome to this site, you will find and amazing amount of strength from the friends that you will make on here.by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
HD has not changed my "beliefs" at all. i am a christian, have been for years. As far as HD...i HATE it with a passion!!! but in some way, i feel that God has "allowed" this to infiltrate my life. I feel there is a purpose for me/us having to deal with this...i cannot understand WHY but I trust that there is a Big Picture out there and i just can't see the whole thing yet.by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Barb, believe it or not.....i read it NEW also!!!! so don't feel so bad...or maybe i should join you and feel bad myself. 7.5 hours for me.....500 miles....maybe i can make it though.by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
if i had a scholarship i would be there!!!! i so hope to come one year!!! will it be atlanta again anytime soon?by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Gee and i was just getting used to facebook:-)by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
sounds great! i wish you all great success for this event!!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
welcome phillip....you will get some great advice here (i have no experience with these but will be watching to see what others say. my husband is also at risk but currently taking no supplements. he is 41by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
good luck!!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
great job jayb!! and so far it sounds promising!!! can't wait to read marsha's recap!!!by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center
debbie....bless you my dear! words cannot express the saddness that i feel for you and your family.by Rowan - Huntington's Disease Support Center