Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Jackie, I am assuming your sister's doc is a neurologist. So why no EMG? That is a standard 'test' for so many neurological syndromes. As for an MRI, research has shown in some types of CMT, like X,1A, 2A, 4D, there are brain lesions, although the MRI results are not currently a diagnostic tool. MS and CMT are totally different, as you know, but I suppose both could show in the same family. But I would question the diagnosis, and press for further tests (like the DNA test) Just my thoughts. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Gretchen, no, i don't believe she went to a neurologist. of course, had she consulted me i would have told her just like i told her have an EMG. I don't know if the DNA test will show anything, since mine has not shown any type of CMT, so maybe my family has one of the mutations that do not show up yet. She does have epilepsy and my uncle had a pitutary tumor that caused acromeglia on my mom's side and on my dad' side, his parents were first cousins (common in europe at the time, but we all know how that messes with the genes) I guess i am just trying to second guess before she goes back to the doctor. I did tell her to call me from the doctors office as i may want to ask the doctor some questions. thanks for feedback jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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