What should you do if you have HD?

Doctors suggest that you should....

• Exercises regularly: You will tend to be better off than those who don't exercises, it can also help you feel better physically as well as mentally. While exercising you need to wear sturdy shoes, to help with your stability. You should keep your house as free as sharp, hard objects, in case of a sudden fall.
• Proper nutrition: It is said that people with Huntington's disease burn 5,000 calories a day, so you need to make sure you are getting enough nutrition. You may want to consider taking extra supplements and vitamins to help. Cutting your food into smaller pieces will help prevent you from chocking, and allow plenty of time to eat a meal.
• Fluids, fluids, fluids: With having HD you will dehydrate faster, so you need to make sure you are always hydrated. Especially during hot weather.
• Keep talking: Some people may need speech therapy to improve communication. Whatever you do, do not isolate a person who suffers from HD, you should try to keep them in as normal enviorment as possible.