My entry in the CMT Photography competition represents for me one of the many challenges I face living with CMT. I cannot walk up a hill to enjoy the shade with a friend. READ MORE
Category: Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Unmistakable Reasons Why Your Invisible Disabilities Aren’t Hopeless
Invisible disabilities, also known as Hidden Disabilities or Non-visible Disabilities, are disabilities that are not immediately apparent, are typically chronic or degenerative and usually significantly impair normal activities of daily living. READ MORE
Behind the Scenes Look at Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder
Charcot-Marie-Tooth, or CMT, is a group of hereditary disorders that damage the nerves in the arms and legs. Charcot-Marie-Tooth is a degenerative nerve disease that usually appears in adolescence or early adulthood. READ MORE
I Need Help Understanding These CMT Medical Terms
CMT medical terms, like most “doctor-speak” is not for the faint of heart! For example, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is referred to medically as as “hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy or a peroneal muscular atrophy caused by damage to the peripheral nerves.” Huh? READ MORE
This CMT awareness micro-group has only just begun.
Please check back soon for updates and anecdotal stories as I embark on a journey to spread CMT awareness! -Doug B. READ MORE