Introducing myself

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I am a new group member, although not new to CMT. I am 35

and work in Marketing/Business Development for Film

Distribution. I was diagnosed with CMT when I was about 12,

at that time my main problem was tripping/falling over anything!

Of course I was worried! After my diagnosis, certain things were

suggested: more rest, extra potassium, also extensive physical

therapy and when I was about 15 I had some corrective foot

surgery. That was then.

I learned early to take care of myself and my needs; I was lucky

my parents and neurologist guided me on this. So I was encouraged

to try new things and during my teens studied hard, also played

the sax and clarinet. I could do some physical activities,

mostly non-competitive stuff like riding, swimming, nature hikes,

I also surfed for awhile. By that time I had found a Dr. who

found a medication that seemed to help with my balance.

Now that I work 70+ hours a day, I use a sports club where there

is a pool and also do some light gym ex. My trainer knows of my

CMT (1A) and keeps an eye on me. That corrective foot surgery

helped so now I wear Rockports, or Eccos, with inserts inside

from my orthotist. My feet really hurt sometimes. These last 3

weeks were extremely hectic at work and the only way I got through it was keep a

change of shoes at work, and also tennis balls under my desk,

so, when I was there, I rubbed my feet on them to 'unkink' and

relax the foot muscles.

I am 35 and not quite where I want to be in terms of my

career, but I'll get there! I am single, but I am thinking of

proposing to my girlfriend this summer. We have dated 5 years

and in her words 'it's time'! LOL But truly, she is wonderful

and right!

It is nice to find such a well organized and mannered group and I hope to learn

more about CMT through it. I am already greatly impressed with the 'bookmarks'

section. I heard about this group through my orthotist.

Steve