Warning Signs Of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Numbness And Tingling

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease has a long incubation period, and it can take decades for the patient to develop symptoms after the initial infection. The prions gradually accumulate within the brain before reaching a tipping point and causing disease. Distorted sensory perceptions are another early symptom of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and as a result, the patient may experience numbness on parts of the body, or they may feel a tingling sensation. There is, unfortunately, no cure for this condition currently, and the various treatments are intended to keep the patient comfortable. Since Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease has a rapid progression, the patient and their family should contact a hospice for palliative care and consider such end-of-life decisions like whether to put the patient on a breathing machine or not.