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Learn more about the impact of Huntington's disease (HD) motor symptoms
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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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| There are 3 main categories of HD symptoms. The most visible is chorea, a motor symptom that affects movement.1 |
Movement/motor symptoms
Emotions/behavior
Cognition (thinking)
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LEARN MORE
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| Motor symptoms associated with HD, like chorea, may cause involuntary, uncontrolled 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 tasks |
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Impair gait and balance |
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Affect the ability to drive |
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Lead to risk of falling |
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Lead to risk of choking |
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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.
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Reference: 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.
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