Ben is Coping with Huntington's Disease by Lynda Appell

There are only pallitive treatments for the symptoms. Psychotropics for the mental disturbances. I know there are some anti-alzheimer drugs such as Aricept, Tacrin, Hydergine. I don't know if they work for Huntington's Disease.

There is a study going on in Wash. D.C studying an anti-parkinson's medication. Cannibis, ie, manijuana has been seriously considered to help with the involuntary movements.

I think its terribly unfair and cruel to not have legalized medical marijuana for patients who it would do most good. Many people with terminal illnessess who are suffering with excruiating pain sure could use the pain relief. The least they could have done for them to have something help relieve their misery. Also for people with HD cannibis may help with their muscle spasms and other involuntary movements. Lastly personw with HIV/AIDS, and non-terminal stage cancer grass may increase their appetite. thereby increasing their chance for survival.

If anyone knows of any experimental studies, please let me know.

My male friend and I will be greatly grateful.

Thank you

For more information, support please contact your local Huntington Disease Society of America. Web site on the Internet.

Note: This article replaces my earlier HD article. "A Dear Male Friend Has Huntingtons. Typed it Huntongton. typo obviously.

I also have an article on how a common antibiotic-a tetracycline may be helpful in treating this dreaded disease. Its at http://www.writtenbyme.com/content/70095

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BIO:

Disabled disability activist for over twelve years with local Greater Phila, PA disability organizations.

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