Description
Four years ago, A’s relatives noticed abnormal movements of his head, which worsened gradually and later reached the four limbs. This causes falls and problems with walking, and also affects his speech, forcing him to repeat some words in order to be understood. The condition is progressing and causing increasing difficulties in his daily activities. Recently he has become more and more irritable. Hi father and full and half siblings show similar findings.
Symptoms / Signs
- Generalized abnormal movements in head, shoulders, hands and legs, dysarthria, awkward gait.
Current Treatments
- Olanzapine 10 mg: 1 tablet at night
- Amlodipine 10 mg: 1 a day for high blood pressure.
Prior Treatments
- None
Considered treatments
- None
Previously Considered Diagnoses
- Huntington’s disease
Genetic Variants of Interest
- IT15 testing (CAG repeat expansion)
Siblings, age & gender
7 siblings and 6 half-siblings (same father) of which 8 females and 5 males. Ages range from 50 to 32 years old.
Contact
If this participant sounds like you or someone you know, please contact Wilhelm Foundation at info@wilhelmfoundation.org
Bio
Adama, 49-year-old, is a hard worker and the father of a 6-year-old girl. He works every day from 8 am to 6 pm to support his family.
He is from a large family living in Segou, 240 km from Bamakothe capital city, where he lives. He is very attached to his family, with which he stays
permanently in touch.
