CMT & Shingles - from Dr. Greg

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(Below is the information I received from CMT expert Greg about CMT and

Shingles - G)

They CAN and SHOULD get the vaccination

Getting herpes (shingles) on top of CMT would be horrible

The vaccination carries with it no substantial risk of causing or worsening a

neuropathy of any kind. Any inherent risk of the vaccination is far outweighed

by the risks of getting shingles, which could be a very debilitating problem for

someone who already has CMT

T. , M.D., M.S.

Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine

University of Washington School of Medicine

http://www.medical.washington.edu/bios/view.aspx?CentralId=4430

" Imagination is more important than knowledge " A. Einstein

On Mon, 20 Apr 2009, Gretchen Glick wrote:

> Hi Greg,

>

> We're discussing the Shingles vaccination for people 60 or over with CMT. Is

there anything that has addressed this in regards to toxicity for peripheral

nerves and muscles? What do you recommend?

>

> Thanks.

>

> Gretchen at