Charcot Marie Tooth Disease - CMT Disease - Hereditary Neuropathy

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LIVING WITH CHARCOT MARIE TOOTH DISEASE

THE FOUNDATION ARTICLES

In our “members only” section you can peruse our hundreds of articles on every aspect of living with CMT. We are adding news articles weekly so be sure to check back often for new and exciting information on CMT and other hereditary neuropathies.

OUR MOST RECENT ARTICLES

Like Mother, Like Daughter?
Issue date: 
01/22/2010
Author Name: 
Linda Crabtree

Linda Crabtree writes a touching and honest account of her mother's life with CMT and dementia. 

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Managing Your Cholesterol When You Have CMT
Issue date: 
01/19/2010
Author Name: 
Terri Eickel

Controlling your cholesterol level is important for everyone, especially if you have Charcot Marie Tooth disease.   People with CMT can't take statins because they are contraindicated and can worsen or accelerate the progression of CMT.  In the first article in our two-part series, Cholesterol and CMT, we give you the basics of cholesterol, plus healthy lifestyle tips to keep you at your best.  Next week, look for our next article, The Top Ten Foods That Fight Cholesterol.

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What's Age Got To Do With It?
Issue date: 
12/21/2009
Author Name: 
Linda Crabtree

Linda Crabtree offers a message of inspiration during the holiday season, a message that we can take with us all year long.

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If You Can Make It There...
Issue date: 
12/07/2009
Author Name: 
Linda Crabtree

Most people can relate to the difficulty of traveling, whether it is making sure all your sightseeing destinations are handicapped accessible or getting around your place of interest in braces or a wheelchair.  A lot of times, you have to deal with just plain old fatigue.   Read this article by Linda Crabtree as she prepares for a trip to NYC and faces some of a CMTer's unique challenges regarding travel.

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What To Do About the Flu
Issue date: 
11/16/2009
Author Name: 
Linda Crabtree

Worried about the flu?  You're not alone.  Recent news reports found that 22 million people have been sickened by the H1N1 virus this year already.   With the flu season around the corner, it is important to take every precaution to protect your health.  Read the article from Linda Crabtree for tips to keep you and your family healthy this year.

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Charcot Marie Tooth Disease - CMT Disease - Hereditary Neuropathy