Question 1

does baking soda help with huntingtons chorea?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, no way: There is a prescription medication that can help the chorea associated with huntington's chorea (tetrabenazine, and maybe some miscellaneous neuroleptics).  Baking soda has no value in this tough condition.

Question 2

does baking soda help treat with huntingtons chorea?

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Sorry, no way: Huntington's treatment remains in the realm of symptom control at best, and one of the few products to control the chorea is xenazine, which is now available again.  See a movement disorder neurological specialist, as research projects are available.

Question 3

my relative has huntington's chorea disease, what to do?

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Genetics: It would be good to have your relative seen by a neurologist as well as a genetic specialist.

Question 4

what are risk of getting disease from a family member with huntington's chorea disease?

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See below: There is only one mutated copy of the gene needed for a person to be affected. Each affected person usually has one affected parent. There is a 50% chance that a child will inherit the mutated gene. It is commonly seen in western european descent than Asian or africian ones.

Question 5

is there a cure for huntington chorea disease ?

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No: Unfortunately it is a genetically acquired disease & at present there are no curative treatments.Hopefully in the future some genetic  manipulation may be possible.

Question 6

are there any recent advancements for huntington's chorea treatment?

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Huntington disease: There is a new drug approved in 2008 called tetrabenazine for huntington disease and is quite effective medication and low side effect profile.

Question 7

can mdma affect huntington's chorea?

Accepted Answer

MDMA: Mdma (ecstasy) is an amphetamine derivative that acts as a neurotoxin in the cns.  In huntington's disease, neurons are already being killed by excess glutamate (an excitatory neurotoxin).  Adding another neurotoxin to the brew is not a good idea -- could make huntington's worse.

Question 8

is there any way to slow down the progression of huntington's chorea ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing proven: Coenzyme q 10 does help in mice in several studies.  The small dose and used early in the disease helped more than the larger in a recent study: (mol cell neuroscience. Feb 2012).  If it works in humans is unknown or what dose should be used.  Talk to your neurologist, about recommended dose or even enrolling in a study at answer that question.

Question 9

which type of doctor deals with huntington chorea?

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: A neurologist is a doctor who treats conditions related to the brain.  Neurologists also treat movement disorders such as Huntington's chorea.  Sometimes neurologists can work with your primary doctor to help coordinate your needs, therefore it is good to be followed by both.

Question 10

hi does any body know anything about who should get genetic counseling for huntingtons chorea?

Accepted Answer

Ass below: Best way to find is to see a neurologist, genetic disorder specialist. They have to consider lot of factors before considering expensive genetic testing, particularly for family planning.

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