Guest guest Posted June 16, 2000 Report Share Posted June 16, 2000 , I think now there are about 20 types of CMT. Seems about 3 or 4 can be diagnosed by the DNA testing. Other types I guess depend on family history, nerve studies, EMG, etc. One of the genetics site has a specific type for Tunisian families. That amazed me. As for self-diagnosis, maybe a better approach is to find a good neurologist, get ALL the neurological tests, etc. Here is the DNA lab website if you want it (but the DNA test is done in your Dr.s office, then sent in) http://www.athenadiagnostics.com I have been diagnosed with CMT since 1962. Back then there weren't 'types'.Since no one in my family has it/had it, I am classified a 'spontaneous mutation'. For me, I just accept I have 'CMT' and go on from there. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2000 Report Share Posted June 19, 2000 My son had it done. It was done under anesthesia in surgery. At the same time they " recasted " his foot since they couldn't move it without causing him a significant amout of pain. He wasn't able to drive afterwards. (He still can't drive- he's only 14 years old) Check with your doctor, you may be able to take something before you have it done. 20 types , I think now there are about 20 types of CMT. Seems about 3 or 4 can be diagnosed by the DNA testing. Other types I guess depend on family history, nerve studies, EMG, etc. One of the genetics site has a specific type for Tunisian families. That amazed me. As for self-diagnosis, maybe a better approach is to find a good neurologist, get ALL the neurological tests, etc. Here is the DNA lab website if you want it (but the DNA test is done in your Dr.s office, then sent in) http://www.athenadiagnostics.com I have been diagnosed with CMT since 1962. Back then there weren't 'types'.Since no one in my family has it/had it, I am classified a 'spontaneous mutation'. For me, I just accept I have 'CMT' and go on from there. Gretchen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old school buds here: http://click.egroups.com/1/5536/10/_/616793/_/961205302/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2000 Report Share Posted June 19, 2000 My son had it done. It was done under anesthesia in surgery. At the same time they " recasted " his foot since they couldn't move it without causing him a significant amout of pain. He wasn't able to drive afterwards. (He still can't drive- he's only 14 years old) Check with your doctor, you may be able to take something before you have it done. 20 types , I think now there are about 20 types of CMT. Seems about 3 or 4 can be diagnosed by the DNA testing. Other types I guess depend on family history, nerve studies, EMG, etc. One of the genetics site has a specific type for Tunisian families. That amazed me. As for self-diagnosis, maybe a better approach is to find a good neurologist, get ALL the neurological tests, etc. Here is the DNA lab website if you want it (but the DNA test is done in your Dr.s office, then sent in) http://www.athenadiagnostics.com I have been diagnosed with CMT since 1962. Back then there weren't 'types'.Since no one in my family has it/had it, I am classified a 'spontaneous mutation'. For me, I just accept I have 'CMT' and go on from there. Gretchen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old school buds here: http://click.egroups.com/1/5536/10/_/616793/_/961205302/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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