Charcot Marie Tooth Disease - CMT Disease - Hereditary Neuropathy

THE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THOSE LIVING WITH CMT (CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH)
HNF

Bernadette

An Upcoming Documentary about Living with CMT

View Trailer !

 

 

 

 

Arlene has Plans... Big Plans!

Read all about Arlene in  Arlene on the Scene... available in September

Pre-Order your copy now !

 

 

 

 

MEMBER LOGIN

button_become_member
Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation, Inc.
1751 2nd Avenue, Suite 103, NY NY 10128
NY Tel: 212-722-8396
Toll Free: 877-463-1287
info@hnf-cure.org
Register with iGive and shop at brand name online stores through the iGive Mall. A portion of each purchase is donated to your favorite cause.
logo_igive

CMT TREATMENT ARTICLES

Reactions to Epinephrine in Dentistry Freezing

Issue date:  Thu, 04/15/2004 Author Name:  Linda Crabtree Believe it or not, some people have confused Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with a problem with the teeth. It is not. Dr. Howard Tooth was a British physician who worked on identifying CMT the same time as Drs. Charcot and Marie so his name was ad...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


In Praise of the AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis)

Issue date:  Wed, 04/14/2004 Author Name:  Dr. Robert Sampson Foot braces or orthotics cushion and support the sole of the foot. They also make up the foundation for leg braces. Short leg braces usually go from the upper calf to below the sole of the foot. They are often referred to as AFOs. One excep...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


Treating Heel Pain With Foot Orthotics

Issue date:  Sun, 04/11/2004 Author Name:  Yim May Lok, Foot, ankle, lower leg or even knee pain is among the common problems that foot specialists see. Most cases are a result of biomechanical foot abnormalities such as the arches falling or, as in the case of CMT, the arches are increasing. In both ...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


Atenolol for High Blood Pressure

Issue date:  Mon, 04/05/2004 Author Name:  Marilyn Durham, ME In addition to having CMT I was diagnosed with REM cycle sleep apnea in the summer of 1994. The cardiopulmonary specialist who diagnosed my problem placed me on protriptyline to help minimize the frequency and duration of my apneic periods....


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


Water Workout

Issue date:  Tue, 03/30/2004 Author Name:  Susan Wheeler One of the most common complaints that people with CMT report is a feeling of heaviness in their limbs as they become weaker due to muscle atrophy. More and more the ability to simply lift ones leg becomes difficult. Gravity, due to this sense o...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


The Damaging Effect of Alcohol

Issue date:  Mon, 03/29/2004 Author Name:  Dr. Victor Ionasescu The Damaging Effect of Alcohol in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease The close association of alcoholism and peripheral nerve disease has been appreciated for many years. In a study of 1030 alcoholics admitted to Boston City Hospital, 92 (9%) pr...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation

Issue date:  Wed, 03/24/2004 Author Name:  Dr. Robert Sampson Many people with CMT suffer from a chronic pain syndrome. The pain can be quite variable and may not only be different in every person but may vary within an individual from day to day, both in intensity and the type of pain. Sensations fre...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


Ventilator Or Bi-Pap?

Issue date:  Sun, 03/21/2004 Author Name:  Karen Roth Why use a ventilator rather than a Bi-Pap? It is possible to use a ventilator without having a tracheostomy. Karen Roth in Texas uses a ventilator and nasal mask to take over her breathing at night. She asked her pulmonary therapist, Ric... Full te...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


Acupuncture

Issue date:  Wed, 03/17/2004 Author Name:  Denise De La Franier Similar to chiropractic care and massage therapy, acupuncture is categorized as a “physical medicine” and is best known for the control of both acute and chronic pain. It is also effective in treating respiratory ailments, gastr...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


CMT and Smoking

Issue date:  Wed, 03/10/2004 Author Name:  Dr. Gregory T. Carter, M.D., Providence Rehabilitation Hosp. WA, U.S.A. Smoking - two words of advice - Stop - Quit Let's talk about some of the things smoking cigarettes does to your body with particular attent... Full text available to Members Only. P...


Please Become a Member to view the full article.


Links  |  Site Map