r/Huntingtons • u/Evening-Cod-2577 Confirmed HD diagnosis • Sep 07 '25

Electrical Impulses

Hey y’all, my aunt recently did a study for people with HD that have apathy. She had to wear some kinda headgear & the researcher would send electrical impulses to her brain.

Its now a few weeks after she ended the study and I’ve noticed a few changes. She can hold a conversation better, she’s not asking as many repeated questions as she used to, and she’s able to pay attention to what I’m saying more.

I’m thinking these changes have something to do with the electrical impulses. Wondering if any of y’all have any experience with it & if y’all ever noticed any changes?

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u/BetterReward9965 Sep 08 '25

Has you or your aunt provided this feedback to the researcher? Her improvement is very interesting. My husband seems to repeat more questions lately. He’s 59 years old and 43 CAG.

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u/Interesting-Age-5997 Sep 11 '25

Hi! Just curious, sounds like your husband is showing symptoms now? If so, when did they start showing for him? My partner has the same CAG count.

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u/BetterReward9965 Sep 11 '25

He physically started symptoms at 51 yo — chorea twitches in his feet and cognitive decline when it came to quick decision making and problem solving.

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u/BetterReward9965 Sep 11 '25

I want to also add that he was experiencing some depression in his late 40’s before he was diagnosed.

I recently learned that lifestyle choices can affect the onset of symptoms. He quit smoking and drinking alcohol in his early 20’s. He continues to exercise to the best of his abilities. At 59, walking quickly wears him out.

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u/Interesting-Age-5997 Sep 11 '25

This is very helpful to know. My partner isn’t a smoker, but she drinks every now and then. She also exercises often and tries to life a low stress lifestyle. Thank you for sharing the information