Guest guest Posted April 19, 2000 Report Share Posted April 19, 2000 That has always been the test to verify that you do in fact have CMT. My nero told me that the nerve conduction study also verified CMT or absence of. Everything I have ever seen, said you had to be tested by a nero with the (preferrable) EMG to have the diagnosis. That's all I really know - just what the doctors have stated. Have no idea if it's a 100% or not, except that my nero said it was..... Screening at age 36 > > > > > > > > > Hello, I am 36 years of age and live in Melbourne, Australia. I have > > > a > > > sister and father with CMT. My sister, who is 32, is very severely > > > affected. I show no signs of CMT, although sometimes I think my hands > > > are very weak or uncoordinated. Two years ago my husband and I > > > visited > > > the genetics clinic at the major childrens teaching hospital for > > > counselling. We are still considering a family. My knee reflexes were > > > tested. Apart from that I was told they dont think I have CMT. I have > > > always felt this summation was unsatisfactory. I wish there was a > > > definitive test that could tell me if I have CMT. How rare is it that > > > a person of my age would show no symptoms? Have I received the right > > > counselling? I am afraid of pregnancy inducing CMT symptoms and > > > therefore already exposed the fetus to a risk I am trying to prevent. > > > I do not want to bring this upon someone, knowing the agony my sister > > > has been through. Any thoughts or comments would be helpful, > > > especially from those faced with the same dilemma. > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Get paid for the stuff you know! > > > Get answers for the stuff you don't. And get $10 to spend on the site! > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/2200/7/_/616793/_/956045113/ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2000 Report Share Posted April 21, 2000 << That has always been the test to verify that you do in fact have CMT. My neuro told me that the nerve conduction study also verified CMT or absence of. Everything I have ever seen, said you had to be tested by a nero with the (preferrable) EMG to have the diagnosis. That's all I really know - just what the doctors have stated. Have no idea if it's a 100% or not, except that my neuro said it was..... >> True to a point, but in addition, as Barbara pointed out: In a message dated 4/20/00 5:52:36 AM, ranagan@... writes: << the nerve conduction studies and EMG, alone, are not definitive tests of CMT. Clinical observations are a very important compliment to a diagnosis. Testing of reflexes, symmetry of face, occular movements, and blood work are important for ruling out other neuromuscular disorders. Even when all of these are done, I think that certain types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy present on EMG and NCS the same as CMT. >> And I added: Another factor that helps with diagnosis is family history. Kat in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2000 Report Share Posted April 21, 2000 << That has always been the test to verify that you do in fact have CMT. My neuro told me that the nerve conduction study also verified CMT or absence of. Everything I have ever seen, said you had to be tested by a nero with the (preferrable) EMG to have the diagnosis. That's all I really know - just what the doctors have stated. Have no idea if it's a 100% or not, except that my neuro said it was..... >> True to a point, but in addition, as Barbara pointed out: In a message dated 4/20/00 5:52:36 AM, ranagan@... writes: << the nerve conduction studies and EMG, alone, are not definitive tests of CMT. Clinical observations are a very important compliment to a diagnosis. Testing of reflexes, symmetry of face, occular movements, and blood work are important for ruling out other neuromuscular disorders. Even when all of these are done, I think that certain types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy present on EMG and NCS the same as CMT. >> And I added: Another factor that helps with diagnosis is family history. Kat in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2000 Report Share Posted April 21, 2000 << That has always been the test to verify that you do in fact have CMT. My neuro told me that the nerve conduction study also verified CMT or absence of. Everything I have ever seen, said you had to be tested by a nero with the (preferrable) EMG to have the diagnosis. That's all I really know - just what the doctors have stated. Have no idea if it's a 100% or not, except that my neuro said it was..... >> True to a point, but in addition, as Barbara pointed out: In a message dated 4/20/00 5:52:36 AM, ranagan@... writes: << the nerve conduction studies and EMG, alone, are not definitive tests of CMT. Clinical observations are a very important compliment to a diagnosis. Testing of reflexes, symmetry of face, occular movements, and blood work are important for ruling out other neuromuscular disorders. Even when all of these are done, I think that certain types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy present on EMG and NCS the same as CMT. >> And I added: Another factor that helps with diagnosis is family history. Kat in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2000 Report Share Posted April 21, 2000 Yes! All so true.... the family history, and all the other tests that Barbara mentioned! Except the blood work - I have had them all at one time or another. But, was easier for me, and we knew it was in our family. MDA even wanted me to do a MRI to rule out MS (which I did). There is still nothing easy nor definite about CMT, is there??? Hope you all have a great weekend! Re: EMG Definitive? > > > << That has always been the test to verify that you do in fact have CMT. My > neuro told me that the nerve conduction study also verified CMT or absence > of. Everything I have ever seen, said you had to be tested by a nero with > the (preferrable) EMG to have the diagnosis. That's all I really know - just > what the doctors have stated. Have no idea if it's a 100% or not, except > that my neuro said it was..... >> > > True to a point, but in addition, as Barbara pointed out: In a message dated > 4/20/00 5:52:36 AM, ranagan@... writes: > > << the nerve conduction studies and EMG, alone, are not definitive tests of > CMT. > Clinical observations are a very important compliment to a diagnosis. Testing > of reflexes, symmetry of face, occular movements, and blood work are > important for ruling out other neuromuscular disorders. Even when all of > these are done, I think that certain types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy present > on EMG and NCS the same as CMT. >> > > And I added: Another factor that helps with diagnosis is family history. > > Kat in Seattle > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Enjoy the award-winning journalism of The New York Times with > convenient home delivery. And for a limited time, get 50% off for the > first 8 weeks by subscribing. Pay by credit card and receive an > additional 4 weeks at this low introductory rate. > http://click.egroups.com/1/3102/7/_/616793/_/956337705/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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