Should i get tested for huntington's disease? my siblings want to know but i dont.

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Is it possible to get huntingtons disease even if neither parent had it? At least, neither of my parents showed symptoms, but they both died before age 50. My doctor wants me to get tested based on my symptoms and the fact that i remember my grandfather

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Genetic testing?: No real options exist for treatment at present, although some are in pipeline. Whether you test positive, does not mean they would be. It is soley your call. You did not mention if you where having sign's of huntigton's, or if parents had the disease. But it is your call. If they are concerned, they should be the ones tested.

Should i get tested for huntington's disease? my siblings want to know but i dont.

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