Hi Karl,

It is very possible that your movements are just a side effect of the
anti-depressants. It is quite hard to diagnose over the internet, especially
since new information is available everyday in the world of science. I am
currently 21, and at risk for HD (my father passed away last june). I used to
be terrified when falling asleep b/c i would get a sudden muscle spasm, and my
leg or arm would flinch w/o my control. It wasn't until i fell asleep next to
james (my husband) and he kicked me..w/o knowing. My mind was put to ease in
knwoing that at ngiht, when just about to fall asleep, muscles suddenly flinch
b/c the are being relaxed. ahh. I slept better that night than ever before.
So, i definetly understand your concern.
However, it is not possible to have HD if your parents do not have it. There's
no way to just be a carrier either. basically, you either have it, or you don't.
My father had HD, and so each one of his offspring had a 50% chance of getting
it as well. My sister has tested positive, and has already begun showing signs.
Her daughter also has a 50% chance of inheriting it. My brother, on the other
hand, tested negative for the HD gene, so his 2 children are safe. There is no
way they can develop HD. I will begin the testing process in about 2 weeks.
Best of luck-
Shannon "in the states"