CMT and Me – a Column by Jill Price

December 9, 2019December 5, 2019

A Good Boot Is Hard to Find

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Winter brings cold, wet weather. That means it’s time to begin the search for winter boots. I dread shoe shopping, and I probably dread boot shopping even more. Because ... Read more

December 2, 2019November 26, 2019

Weighing in on Weighted Blankets

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Sleep issues are not uncommon for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) patients: obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome have been associated with CMT1. Fatigue is my most frustrating symptom, so I ... Read more

November 25, 2019November 21, 2019

Does CMT Inheritance Pattern Make Male Symptoms Worse?

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Someone asked whether males are more severely affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT). I thought about how this seems to be true in my family. I have CMT type 1A, as ... Read more

November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

Me-ow! Can My Cat’s Purr Help with CMT Joint and Muscle Pain?

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My sweet cat, Shadow, hasn’t left my side in days. I have been experiencing increased joint and muscle pain due to my Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and changes in the weather, ... Read more

November 11, 2019November 7, 2019

CMT and Bone Density Loss: Is There a Connection?

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Ugh! I twisted my arm, and now I need to see a specialist. Several years ago, I fell off my bike and dislocated my right elbow, and I still ... Read more

November 4, 2019October 31, 2019

Things That Make Me Go ‘Hmmm’

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Listening to the song “Things That Make You Go Hmmm” by C+c Music Factory got my wheels turning. There are times when I wonder what in the world people ... Read more

October 28, 2019October 24, 2019

Taking Steps: Learn to Manage Crowds

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I was recently reminded why I avoid the grocery store on a Sunday morning: the crowds! I find it difficult to navigate a crowded store, especially when there are ... Read more

October 21, 2019October 18, 2019

Is a Treatment for CMT in the Works?

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I burned my finger the other day. I didn’t feel it right away, which is not that odd of an occurrence for me. Often, I don’t feel the heat ... Read more

October 7, 2019October 3, 2019

I’m Learning to Accept the Benefits of My Mobility Aids

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I recently read an article in the Virginia Journal of Education that made me think about my feelings toward my mobility aids. The author, Kelly Hickok, is a wheelchair ... Read more

September 30, 2019September 26, 2019

Chronic Illness Makes Self-care Essential

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I’ve been seeing a lot of articles on the importance of self-care. Self-care involves looking after your mental, physical, and emotional health. Self-care is not a new concept, but ... Read more

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