Guest guest Posted August 25, 2002 Report Share Posted August 25, 2002 , I think if you want to know what kind of CMT you have, then do what it takes to find out. I was diagnosed with Hereditary PN (CMT) 6 years ago, but didn't have the nerve or muscle biopsy to confirm it. I was stubborn up until now, and didn't want to have to go through it. Last week I was at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN due to a referral by my neurologist made earlier this summer. Even before I had the nerve/muscle biopsies last Monday, (still awaiting the results) my doctors informed me that I DO NOT have CMT. For 6 years I thought I had something that I don't! My team of doctors are now leaning toward a diagnosis of MD, but we'll know more later this week. You owe it yourself to find out what your son has. I wish I would have known before now - it's important to me and to my husband and children. And as far as the diagnosis going into your son's medical records, I think that's nonsense. The diagnosis doesn't have to go on his medical record unless you want it to. Futhermore, having CMT or any other kind of nerve or muscle disease, does not automatically put a child into a " special education " ' category. Best of luck with your decision - I support your quest for knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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