Guest guest Posted April 18, 2000 Report Share Posted April 18, 2000 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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