Treatment

Although there is not a known cure for Huntington's Disease, there is a treatment. The treatment is meant to slow down the disease and lengthen your life. The treatment wants you to live the longest while functioning comfortably. Some of the drugs they give you help with they spaz attacks and the jerkiness (like tetrabenazine and amantadine). Some also go through intervention so they can adapt to the disease quicker. They usually go through 4 therapy's. Psychotherapy, Speech therapy, Physical therapy, and before the symptoms get worse you will need Ocuppational therapy. Since depression and thoughts of suicide are likely, most people take medication for that also. 24 hour supervision is eventually needed once the symptoms get worse.