Stress and increasing symptoms

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone My name is . I have been a member of the group

for almost a year. It was last March I was diagnosed with CMT by my

neurologist. I also have a brother and sister with CMT. We all walk

a little funny. I have been encouraged by the posts this past year,

and I guess I was a little afraid of posting myself.

I am a nurse by trade and was working until last May when I got to

where I could hardly get around. My walking became very difficult,

and I also became extremely weak and tired. My exhaustion continues

with me today I sleep 10-12 hours a day, and it has kept me from

working.

When I went to the Dr for a temporary handicap sticker so I

could shop for Christmas. My Dr said sure no problem, and filled out

my papers as permanent not temporary. This hurt me more than I could

explain. I think I wanted him to say it will get better and you

won't walk funny anymore, but that did not happen.

I have found my pain sensations show a deficit, and when my feet get

cold I struggle with walking even more. I also have had episodes of

increased symptoms with each major stress in my life. My baby is

going to graduate this year from High School, and I am not looking

forward to what it will do to my body. I just tell everyone I am

much slower but sill the same. Sorry I've rambled.