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May 24, 2004
WaPo And HD Violence
The Washington Post makes two references recently to HD patients assaulting others. I hate to see articles like these as it can stigmatize those with Huntington's. However, it is not uncommon for patients who are not properly medicated to become irritable and angry. Here's the two pieces (login required):
Here and Here.
Posted by Dave at May 24, 2004 11:05 PM
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I think this may be pretty common. My wife attacks even with all the meds. The nurses are showing me battle scars at the home.
Posted by: Fred at May 25, 2004 10:20 AM
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