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My name is Christie. I am new to the group. I had to wear a hip brace for the

first year of my life. I still have problems with my hips coming out of

place. Especially if I don't have a lot of pillows between my legs when I am

asleep.

A couple of years ago is when it first started when I wake up in the morning

my hands where stiff and numb. A few hours later it would go away. The last

couple of months it has been unbearable. Just brushing my hair is a big task.

It lasts all day. I can shake it off then it will come right back. It is hard

to type, drive, cook etc. I told my doctor I thought it is from MT.

She says it is carpal tunnel from my last job. She prescribed Elavil and vitamin

B complex. I have noticed it helping at all. I don't know what to do about it.

I have not been diagnosed yet for CMT. I do have the toes that curl under and my

big toe drops, My feet are always swollen too. I can't get diagnosed until

March. All 3 of the MDA clinics around me are booked until April. I wish they

did testing more than just one day a month. I am so thankful for this group. It

is nice to hear from people that understand.

Thanks,

Christie