Does stress impact CMT symptoms and progression?

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I have been under a great deal of work stress the past year, during

which time my CMT symptoms have gotten much worse. I feel like I am

rapidly falling apart. I am in constant pain in my feet, hands,

back, neck, and shoulders. Symptoms include burning sensation, pins

& needles, muscle cramps and spasms. I have bilateral Carpel Tunnel

Syndrome. I am scheduled for surgery on my left foot on Oct 17 to be

followed by surgery on my right foot. I am also chronically

fatigued, have frequent headaches and migraines, irritable bowel

symptom, and chronic diahhrea, etc. I used to be able to manage with

medication, but no more. I would like to know if others have found

that stress directly impacts CMT symptoms and progression. Is there

anything medical literature on this subject? Doreen

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In a message dated 10/1/00 7:25:32 PM Central Daylight Time,

sugrbearft@... writes:

<< I would like to know if others have found

that stress directly impacts CMT symptoms and progression. Is there

anything medical literature on this subject? Doreen >>

I don't know where to find any literature on the subject, but I can tell you

that stress is directly impacting my progression. It doesn't even have to be

" bad " stress. My daughter go married in June and that was great but

stressful. My father has had 4 strokes since May and that has been horrible.

My M.D. says that stress is most definitely linked with physical well-being.

C

[Guest guest]

Try this for stress, a 7 week old baby and 3 kids dxed with cmt 2 weeks

apart.

I think my 3 yr old has it too. Will the joy ever end?

jenny