[thatguy5502]

I'm 24 years old and am awaiting a diagnosis on if I have post conccusive syndrome. I saw a neurologist today and inn getting a ct scan and a eeg. My question is could this be something more. I've been looking into tbi and came across Huntington disease. I looked at the symptoms and I display just about every one. I am wondering if it would be worth while to explore this. On my mother's side we know basically nothing about medical history besides hemacromotosis. Would this be something worth while to bring up? Or am I yelling zebra when I hear hoof beats?

[kiwi33]

Hi thatguy5502

Usually the clinical signs of Huntington's disease present in people who are in their 40s - 50s. It can happen for people in their 20s but this is rare.

You could talk about this with your neurologist.

Genetic testing (looking for mutations in the huntington gene - the encoded mutant huntington protein is what causes the disease) is easy to do but I don't know how expensive this is.

[Kitt]

Welcome thatguy5502.

[Lara]

If I may ask, what are the symptoms post concussion that might lead you to think that you have Huntington's Disease? Do you have sudden onset of a movement disorder?

I'm just wondering because there have been cases where a head injury has caused the onset of a tic disorder.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post1059138-102.html

My son was tested for Huntington's Disease and some other conditions when he was very young. At the time the doctors were ruling out other diseases and conditions.

Traumatic Brain Injury & Post Concussion Syndrome Forum

Concussion / Mild TBI - from Brainline

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[thatguy5502]

Well I've been twitching a lot more than usual. I looked what causes muscle twitching and fell down a rabbit hole stupid I know

[madisongrrl]

Originally Posted by thatguy5502

I'm 24 years old and am awaiting a diagnosis on if I have post conccusive syndrome. I saw a neurologist today and inn getting a ct scan and a eeg. My question is could this be something more. I've been looking into tbi and came across Huntington disease. I looked at the symptoms and I display just about every one. I am wondering if it would be worth while to explore this. On my mother's side we know basically nothing about medical history besides hemacromotosis. Would this be something worth while to bring up? Or am I yelling zebra when I hear hoof beats?

My father has Huntington's disease. It's rare and is not the first thing that you should jump to especially when there is no obvious family history of something similar. The cost of the genetic test is around $800-1000 and you have to do a series of genetic counselling appointments. I haven't started the genetic testing process since I'm at risk (50% chance), but my brother has started the testing process. It's a personal decision for sure.

My father has all the hallmark symptoms - has chorea, lacks emotional control, forgets everything, is aggressive, has delusions, has muscle wasting, and is already having problems swallowing food. It's a terrible disease.