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Learn more at www.HDMotorSymptoms.com
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KNOWLEDGE IS KEY IN
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE (HD)
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Nothing Is Ever Easy
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| UNDERSTANDING HD SYMPTOMS |
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| Motor symptoms are the most visible sign of HD, but are often considered a lower priority compared with emotional and cognitive symptoms. |
Movement/motor symptoms
Emotions/behavior
Cognition (thinking)
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| Motor symptoms associated with HD may cause involuntary, uncontrolled "dance-like" movements that can decrease the ability to do everyday activities. These symptoms may |
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Impair handwriting, drinking from a cup, getting dressed, and other ordinary tasks1 |
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Impair gait and balance2 |
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Affect the ability to drive1 |
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Lead to risk of falling2 |
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Lead to risk of choking1 |
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| Uncontrolled movement can lead to health consequences, such as |
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Trouble sleeping1 |
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The inability to maintain a healthy weight3 |
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Pain1 |
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Repeated injury1 |
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Increased risk of falling1 |
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For people living with HD, their families, and their CarePartners, education and resources can be powerful tools in understanding motor symptoms.
That's why Teva created www.HDMotorSymptoms.com. We are here to offer you support and are committed to understanding your needs.
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References: 1. Nance M, Paulsen JS, Rosenblatt A, Wheelock V. A Physician's Guide to the Management of Huntington's Disease. 3rd ed. Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) website. http://hdsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PhysiciansGuide_3rd-Edition.pdf. Published 2011. Accessed February 16, 2016. 2. Grimbergen YAM, Knol MJ, Bloem BR, Kremer BP, Roos RA, Munneke M. Falls and gait disturbances in Huntington's disease. Mov Disord. 2008;23(7):970-976. 3. Hamilton JM, Wolfson T, Peavy GM, Jacobson MW, Corey-Bloom J. Rate and correlates of weight change in Huntington's disease. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2004;75(2):209-212.
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