Re: Type 1C /genetic counselors/spontaneous mutations

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Gretchen. Are the genetic couselors at Athena helpful? I have found

that even my neurologists have a tough time answering questions regarding CMT.

I suppose that if I have a " spontaneous mutation " , I do have at least a 50%

chance of passing it down to my children? Is that true?

This spontaneous mutation explanation sounds a bit bizarre. I suspect other

factors in the development of this.

Thanks again,

Amy *** Amy, I haven't had any experience with Athena's genetic counselors, but

the two I saw privately were very helpful for me. A spontaneous mutation is more

or less THE FIRST mutation of a disease in the family. (This is what I am) And

there is no other CMT in my family tree/past or present. I will have to check on

the genetic predisposition of a spontaneous mutation being passed on. Give me a

couple of days on this. At any rate, long story short, with me, my CMT

experience and the " genetic guesswork " I figured I had 100% chance or not of

passing CMT on to a child. I didn't like those odds one bit and chose not to

have children. ~~ Gretchen